Why Does My Christmas Cactus Bloom Too Early?
Christmas cactus? No, it’s actually a Thanksgiving cactus. Photo: Peter coxhead, Wikimedia Commons As I write this in early November,Continue Reading
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My Favorite Weed: Common Mullein
Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus). Photo: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey They say one person’s weed is another person’s wildflower …Continue Reading
When Daffodil Leaves Sprout in the Fall
Fall sprouting daffodil leaves. Photo: www.pennlive.com Occasionally, the leaves of certain daffodils or narcissus (Narcissus spp.) start to grow in theContinue Reading
Can You Compost Black Walnut Leaves?
Black walnut leaves (Juglans nigra). Photo: Lucid, flickr Black walnut (Juglans nigra) and, to a lesser extent, other walnuts (Juglans spp.),Continue Reading
Calathea: November 2019 Houseplant of the Month
The genus Calathea is characterized by the fabulous markings on the leaves and the rich choice of leaf shapes, from round andContinue Reading
Three Scary Trees and Shrubs for Halloween!
Corkscrew Hazel (Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’). Photo: crocus.co.uk For Halloween, you may be interested in discovering some trees and shrubs that, by theirContinue Reading
My Staghorn Fern Is Pregnant!
Ill.: Etsy.com. dlpng.com & webstockreview.net, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Well, not exactly pregnant, of course. That’s not really a botanical term. ButContinue Reading
Laidback Gardener Blog Wins International Award… Indirectly!
I’ve just received word that the French-language version of this blog, jardinierparesseux.com, (yes, you may not know this, but I write thisContinue Reading
Conservation Group Encourages People to Leave Their Leaves on the Ground
Text and photos from The Nature Conservancy of Canada The information included in the following press release is essentially the sameContinue Reading
Discover Some Innovative Uses for Wooden Garden Sheds
To protect furniture and other gardening accessories from the elements, one of the most popular solutions is building a gardenContinue Reading