The Orchid Nobody Wants
Orchids are such desirable plants that’s hard to imagine there is a least one that doesn’t attract many favorable reviewsContinue Reading
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Double Flowers Last Longer
It’s odd, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen this written down before, yet it’s a basic truth. Double flowers,Continue Reading
The Fascinating History of Quebec’s Floral Emblem
Today, June 24th, is Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, honoring Saint John the Baptist, the patron saint of French Canadians. It’s a public holiday inContinue Reading
Splotchy Beet Leaves Mean Miners at Work
The beet leaf miner (Pegomyia betae) is the larva of a small, rarely seen fly, as is its lookalike cousin,Continue Reading
Gutter Siphon: Huge Fail!
Here’s a product to avoid: the gutter siphon (also called a gutter pump). It’s supposed to prevent debris from pluggingContinue Reading
When to prune flowering shrubs?
Shrubs rarely need to be pruned (of course, I would say that: I’m a laidback gardener!), but if you do feel theContinue Reading
Caterpillars Galore!
There are hundreds of caterpillars in your yard? Maybe thousands? They’re black with blue marks, a white streak down their back andContinue Reading
9 Reasons Peonies Don’t Bloom
The garden peony (Paeonia lactiflora) is among the most popular and reliable temperate climate perennials. Most gardeners are more thanContinue Reading
Corn Loves Company
Sweet corn or maize (Zea mays saccharata) is essentially the only vegetable pollinized by wind. And for that reason, it should plantedContinue Reading
The Best Father’s Day Gift for Gardening Dads
Dear Kids, You know what I would like for Father’s Day? A helping hand in the garden! A sort ofContinue Reading