Beautiful Berries for Fall and Winter
Porcelaine vine (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata) brightens up late fall with its jewel-like berries. Source: www.pepiniere-villeroy.com When we select plants for ourContinue Reading
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Pattern Plants as Indoor Decorations
Pattern plants (here, peace lilies) add a vibrant, earthy aspect to any home. Think too about choosing pots that suitContinue Reading
Can You Grow Your Own Chocolate?
World Cocoa and Chocolate Day takes place every year on October 1st and it’s the perfect time to consider whether youContinue Reading
My New Favorite Bulb-Planting Tool
ProPlugger tool: just punch a hole and plant! Source: www.proplugger.com I’m an inveterate bulb planter. I just can’t help myself!Continue Reading
The Giant Sunflower That Came Out of Nowhere!
The giant sunflower found in Louise Labrecque’s vegetable garden. Source: Louise Labrecque Question: A giant sunflower grew in my vegetableContinue Reading
Thought of the Day
Source: Dawn Arlotta, www.freestockphotos.biz It’s by gardening that you become a gardener. — From Pensées pour profiter pleinement du jardinage
Trees and Shrubs That Self-sow Excessively
The Norway maple (Acer platanoides) produces so many seedlings it can easily become a garden pest. Source: www.massaudubon.org. All plants reproduce.Continue Reading
Autumn: The Forgotten Planting Season
Sure you can plant in the fall! Source: clipartxtras.com Gardeners in temperate climates are often in a major rush inContinue Reading
Store Leaves for Next Year’s Compost
Put aside a few bags of chopped leaves for next year’s compost pile. Source: katob427.com Don’t use all your fallContinue Reading
Do Climbing Plants Damage Walls?
Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) on a wall is a common enough sight… but does it harm the wall in any way?Continue Reading