IT’S GARDEN TIME!
Garden Days celebrate the joys of gardens and gardening, and its many benefits to our physical and mental well-being. WhetherContinue Reading
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Top 15 Questions About Growing Strawberries …
Answers to your pepper questions from the experts at the National Garden Bureau. Strawberries are a fun addition that can easilyContinue Reading
Planting Your Victory Garden 2.0
Congratulations on your decision to start your own Victory Garden 2.0! Now it’s time for planting your garden outdoors! InContinue Reading
Vegetable Beds Need Mulch Too!
Why are you still hoeing when a mulch could be doing all the work? Photo: www.myhousedeals.com The age-old tradition forContinue Reading
Aphid Poo Stains Car
Aphids drip honeydew and lead to sooty mold on objects below, including cars. Photo: Clipart Library & Clipartmax, montage: laidbackgardener.blogContinue Reading
What Happened to Vegetable Seeds This Spring?
I found this fascinating article in the June blog of Renee’s Garden, a well-known seed company and am republishing itContinue Reading
Time to Pinch Back Floppy Perennials
Prune in June: it’s a good time to pinch back tall or floppy perennials like these chrysanthemums. Photo: www.wilsonbrosgardens.com AreContinue Reading
Do Fake Wasp Nests Really Work?
One model of artificial wasp nest. Photo: amazon.co.uk You’ve probably seen them in your local garden center or hardware storeContinue Reading
2020: Year of the Iris
Every year, the National Garden Bureau, a non-profit organization promoting the pleasures of home gardening, selects one annual, one perennial, oneContinue Reading
Grow Your Own Cut Flower Garden!
Article inspired by a press release from the National Garden Bureau. Want to fill your home with fresh flowers thisContinue Reading