Time to Plant?
When is it really safe to sow seeds and plant seedlings in the ground? And even in pots? We oftenContinue Reading
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The Pocket Guide to Wild Mushrooms: BAnQ’s Gardening Book of the Month
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)’s monthly gardening e-book suggestion. The Pocket Guide to Wild Mushrooms By Pelle Holmberg,Continue Reading
A Garden for the Five Senses
Most gardens are planned to please the eye: the colors and shapes of flowers, foliage, and structures are arranged toContinue Reading
From Head to Toe: Everything You Need to Garden Safely
Given how many times my girlfriend has to repeat herself, I think I’ve lost some of my hearing! It’s probablyContinue Reading
Growing Root Vegetables… on a Balcony!
Yes, it’s satisfying to grow tomatoes and basil on a city balcony. But there comes a time in life whenContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Crabapple Trees, Northern Grasses, and Rhododendrons
Do Apple Trees and Crabapple Trees Crossbreed? Question We have two apple trees, but would like to cut one down.Continue Reading
Confessions of a Ragweed Grower: Allergies in the Garden
I am lucky enough not to have any allergies. Zero. Nada. My nose never runs in the spring, my eyesContinue Reading
Dividing Perennials: A Necessary Evil?
Many gardening books emphasize the importance of dividing your perennials according to a specific schedule. For each variety described, theyContinue Reading
How to Make Your Orchids Bloom Again: Patience and Know-How
As soon as our orchid stops flowering, we start to hope again… But the arrival of the next bloom isContinue Reading
When Labelmania Gets You in Its Clutches
I confess! I am a label addict! In my eyes, there is nothing more beautiful than a flower bed withContinue Reading