The Fascinating History of the Garden Strawberry
Photo: gardenandhappy.com. We’ve been growing strawberries as a garden for so long it’s hard to believe that they are actuallyContinue Reading
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Dirt Is Actually Good for You: Who Knew?
Photo: www.nacdnet.org When Ma scolded you for getting dirty playing in the yard, claiming you’d probably catch some vile disease,Continue Reading
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How Deep to Plant Bulbs to Protect Them From Freezing?
Ill.: www.clipartmax.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Question: How deep should I plant my bulbs (hyacinth, daffodils, tulip, etc.) so they don’t freeze? StephaneContinue Reading
The Fall Perennial with Doll’s Eyes
White baneberry (Actaea pachypoda). Photo: Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden A perennial grown mainly for its decorative berries? That’s veryContinue Reading
Succulents with Glued-on Pebble Mulch
Euphorbia cutting held in place by glued-on pebble mulch. Photo: FeathersOfJade, reddit.com Question: Last month, I bought a plant in aContinue Reading
Jungle Hotel Suites Spring Up in London
Productivity Suite living room If you have plans to stay in London over the next few weeks, perhaps you mightContinue Reading
4 Ways of Shredding Fall Leaves
Photo: inhabitat.com When fall hits and leaves start to drop off trees in droves, gardeners have to decide what toContinue Reading
Where Do Insects Go in the Winter?
Ill.: photoshopcontest.com In the summer, insects are everywhere: in your flower bed, buzzing around your head, squashed on the windshieldContinue Reading
How to Spot and Eradicate Mold in Your Garden
White mold on a bean plant. Photo: Howard Schwartz, www.growingproduce.com A guest blog by Lucy Hope Among the many possibleContinue Reading