Do you have to transplant seedlings indoors?
Popular belief to the contrary, potting seedlings up is not always necessary. Photo: goingtoseed.wordpress.com Question: Do you have to transplant seedlingsContinue Reading
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Rotate Your Veggies to Confuse Pests
Ill.: Claire Tourigny, from the book Les idées du jardinier paresseux: Potager by Larry Hodgson When planning your garden, rememberContinue Reading
How to Clean Smart Pots
Fiber pots can become dirty or stained over time. (And yes, the plants shown are marijuana, which can now beContinue Reading
Peace Lily: May 2020 Houseplant of the Month
The peace lily is a popular houseplant, one often recommended to beginners. It’s a dual-purpose plant, grown both for itsContinue Reading
Six Tips for Creating Successful Hanging Baskets
Here’s an article full of easy tips on creating your own hanging baskets for the summer from the fine peopleContinue Reading
Cutting a Willow Hedge Down to Size
So-called dwarf arctic willow (Salix purpurea ‘Nana’). Photo: Susan Hagen, pinterest.com Question: A few years ago, we were sold arctic willows asContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Lime to Control Moss
Moss growing in a shady lawn. Photo: pnwhandbooks.org There is nothing worse than a garden myth that refuses to die,Continue Reading
Plant a COVID Rainbow Garden
The COVID-19 rainbow of hope first reached Westerners’ eyes in Italy. Photo: Jennel Letizia Here’s a COVID-19 project you couldContinue Reading
Is Light Necessary for Germination?
Photo: www.gardenbetty.com Question: I have a question regarding the germination phase of sowing seeds. Is light absolutely necessary or will heatContinue Reading
Rub Out Insects With Alcohol
Spraying with a rubbing alcohol solution can control insects. Ill.: Claire Tourigny One homemade insecticide that can really do theContinue Reading