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
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My Staghorn Fern Is Pregnant!
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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
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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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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