Are Apple Seeds Really Poisonous?
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Geranium or Pelargonium: Old Names Die Hard!
Name the mystery plant! Photo: www.crocus.co.uk Quick! What is the name of the plant in the photo above? I’ll bet 9 gardenersContinue Reading
Another Advantage of Growing from Seed
Seed display in a garden center. Photo: jardinerie-toulousaine.fr Hi, I was just reading your article Why Bother Starting Seeds Indoors? and thoughtContinue Reading
Pots Made From Cow Pats
Photo: www.agweb.com When you’re shopping for biodegradable pots with permeable sides for seed-sowing, something you might well need in orderContinue Reading
Plants That Speak of Love!
Forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica). Photo: seedcorner.com On this Valentine’s Day, the celebration of love and affection, I thought it would beContinue Reading
A Gardener’s Pet Peeve
A typical vegetable seed packet. Lots of useful information, but nowhere does it show the plant’s height! Photo: www.frugalupstate.com I’veContinue Reading
In Your Flower Garden, Stay on the Path
Stepping stones set in a garden allow you easy access. Photo: ediblelandscapingmadeeasy.com It’s best not to put your feet inContinue Reading
The Herbal Houseplant Nobody Knows
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum). Photo: laidbackgardener.com I’ve been growing cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) as a houseplant for so long (probably about 30Continue Reading
Garden Myth: Miraculous Banana Peels
Photo: theweekendagriculturist.wordpress.com It’s hard to miss the media hype about banana peels and their practically miraculous properties in the garden.Continue Reading
Making Your Own Easy-Peasy Moss Pole
Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) growing up a moss pole. Photo: www.crocus.co_.uk Moss poles are great products for houseplants that climb viaContinue Reading