A Longwood Christmas
Night display at Longwood Gardens. I’m very lucky in so many ways. One of them is that I get toContinue Reading
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When a Poinsettia Is Losing Leaves
There are many reasons a poinsettia could be losing its leaves. Photo: www.gardeningwithsurgicalprecision.com Here’s a common Christmas plant problem: poinsettiasContinue Reading
Cannon Fire in the Kitchen
Artillery plant (Pilea microphylla). Photo: www.plantingman.com Here’s a neat little trick you can try with a houseplant, but be forewarned:Continue Reading
Thought of the Day
Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years. Author unknown Photo: YouTube/Teño unha horta en San Sadurniño
Painted Succulents: A Short and Painful Life
These poor living echeverias have been spray-painted. Photo: i.imgur.com I was recently talking to the representative of a local companyContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Poisonous Poinsettias
Ill.: clipart.library It’s that time of year again. As our favorite Christmas plant, the poinsettia, starts to pop up inContinue Reading
10 Surprising Facts About Palms
Coconut palm on a sunny beach. Photo: www.elsetge.cat I’ve long been a major fan of palms (palm trees), probably becauseContinue Reading
When a Corn Plant Blooms: Miracle or Coincidence?
Corn plant (Dracaena fragrans). Photo: www.thechlorofeelshop.com The following is a delightful story shared by a reader: enjoy! My corn plantContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Dishwashing Liquid as an Insecticide
Dishwashing liquid probably kills more plants than pests! Ill.: clipart-library.com & laidbackgardener.blog Many gardeners regularly use dishwashing liquids (commonly calledContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Christmas Tree Water Additives
Photo: Mike Raia So, you’ll be bringing a cut Christmas tree indoors for the holiday season. What additive should youContinue Reading