Campanula: March 2020 Houseplant of the Month
The campanula or bellflower is a plant with a fresh look, mainly in shades of blue, purple and white. TheContinue Reading
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How long can an orchid live?
Ill.: clipart-library.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Question: How many years can an orchid live? I have had one for 13 years and it’sContinue Reading
Repotting a Leggy Anthurium
Anthuriums tend to lose their lower leaves and become leggy over time. Photo: Rachel Bernier Question: I have had an anthuriumContinue Reading
Composting With Worms
Vermicomposting: so simple, so efficient! Photo: www.wormcompostinghq.com I know it may sound disgusting to some people, but worm composting orContinue Reading
Ginkgos Live Long Because They Don’t Know When to Die
One of the oldest ginkgos in Japan, with a 10-meter girth, but at only 700 years old, it’s half theContinue Reading
Keeping Seedlings Short and Compact
You can help eliminate floppy, pale seedlings with a few simple tricks. Millie Davenport, hgic.clemson.edu When you start your ownContinue Reading
Tip on Repotting Rosette Succulents
If you’ve ever repotted a rosette-type succulent (echeveria, haworthia, etc.), you’ve probably run into the problem of not getting soilContinue Reading
Gardening Opportunities in the Time of COVID-19
Here’s an excellent article on things to do in the garden even as the Covid-19 has you under lockdown, fromContinue Reading
Patio Peonies: A New Look at an Old Favorite
Patio peony ‘Oslo’: the perfect choice for a deck or patio. Photo: green-works.nl Most of us know peonies (Paeonia spp.) asContinue Reading
Squashes Resistant to Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew attacks various squash species in mid to late summer. Photo: gardenerd.comldew Powdery mildew (PM), in which a whiteContinue Reading