Monthly Inspection of Orchids: Where It All Begins
The orchid enthusiast who wants to improve their skills will need to dedicate time to observing its collection. In fact,Continue Reading
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Not Just a Pretty Bug!
It was during a visit to the suburbs of Montreal, that I first saw the lily leaf beetle, Lilioceris lilii,Continue Reading
The Lily Leaf Beetle and the Promise of Biological Control
In 2015, my father, Larry Hodgson, announced that he had won the war against the lily leaf beetle, a smallContinue Reading
Hot Peppers Are So Hot
It tickles, it tingles, it burns, it inflames. We sweat, our faces red as a lobster. We suffer a little,Continue Reading
The 5 Steps To Take When Damage Occurs in Your Vegetable Garden
That’s it, you’ve finished sowing and planting your spring crops in the vegetable garden and you’re proud of your work.Continue Reading
Tree or Parasol? Science Has Decided!
Have you ever noticed that the shade of trees is cooler than under of your parasol, awning, or even yourContinue Reading
Love Trap for Bugs
A pheromone trap is an insect trap in the form of a box, bottle, or bag containing pheromones (chemical substancesContinue Reading
Dischidia: Origin, Varieties, and Growing Tips
We often hear about hoyas, which are attractive indoor plants that sometimes flower and are easy to grow. In fact,Continue Reading
Let’s Discover Ornamental Alliums
You may have seen them in flower beds and landscaping: large globes of star-shaped flowers, usually purple, carried on sturdyContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in July?
Okay, I know: the warm weather is so short in Canada that we should take advantage of it to gardenContinue Reading