The View From My Armchair
Winter? What winter? Above is what I see from my living room when I’m comfortably stretched out on my recliner.Continue Reading
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The Sound of Water Attracts Birds
Bridled titmouse drinking from a leaky tap. Source: davesnature.wordpress.com Did you know that the sound of dripping water attracts birds toContinue Reading
Forcing Bulbs Over Water: A Project for the Whole Family
Forcing bulbs: as easy as 1, 2, 3! Source: www.homedepot.com I already explained in a recent article how to force bulbsContinue Reading
Leave the Leaves Alone: Nature Group Tells Canadians Not to Rake Their Lawns*
Don’t rake your lawn: those leaves are still useful. Source: ksenvironmental.com.au *Yes, I know I’ve written about not cleaning up gardensContinue Reading
When Houseplants Are Unwilling to Branch
An avocado plant will grow straight for the ceiling: it’s very reluctant to branch. Source: www.reddit.com Have you ever noticed thatContinue Reading
When a Houseplant Gets Frosted
Terrence’s leafless ficus plant. Source: Terrance Keller Question: I accidentally left my ficus plant outside too long and all the leavesContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Male Spider Plants Produce No Babies
Am I a boy or a girl? Source: gointerior.me, www.freepngclipart.com& melbournechapter.net, montage: laidbackgardener.com You’d be surprised at how often I hearContinue Reading
Forcing Bulbs Without Twisting Arms
Forcing bulbs (here, Siberian squills) simply means getting them to bloom indoors before their usual season. Source: lindenhillgardens.wordpress.com I don’tContinue Reading
Should I Prune My Dappled Willow in the Fall?
The dappled willow is very popular, but when and how do you prune it? Source: springmeadownursery.com Question: I planted a dappled willowContinue Reading
How to Save a Bare-stemmed Aloe?
This light-starved aloe is seriously in need of repotting! Source: indseec, www.helpfulgardener.com Question: I would like to know how to recuperateContinue Reading