Prepare the Return of Monarch Butterflies Now
If you still see monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) in your garden in October in Canada, they are probably latecomers. TheContinue Reading
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Fritillaries: Like Laurel and Hardy
Unusual and beautiful, fritillaries shine by their originality. Between the crown imperial and the snake’s head fritillary, there’s a wholeContinue Reading
The Return of Plants Indoors
Were your plants outside this summer? Then this article is for you! I’m Serena, the pest wrestler, and here areContinue Reading
What They Don’t Tell You: The Poison in Green Smoothies – Halloween Special
It’s October! That means it’s also time for our traditional Halloween series! This year, I was inspired by the manyContinue Reading
The Laidback Gardener’s Guide to Clematis Pruning
Clematis experts classify into three pruning groups. You’re supposed to prune group 1 and 2 clematis after they bloom in the spring, becauseContinue Reading
Artificial Lighting for Orchids: Part One—The Basics!
rtificial lighting is probably one of the most confusing topics for orchid enthusiasts. In our upcoming articles, we will attemptContinue Reading
Planting Bulbs
You’re back home after a trip to the local garden center. You have bags and boxes of bulbs in frontContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in October?
The end of summer is approaching! Winter too. Temperatures are dropping, days are getting shorter, and plants are getting theContinue Reading
Plant garlic!
A little over 10 autumns ago, I planted my first garlic bulbs. About ten different varieties, for the pure pleasureContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Resistant Moss and Sandy Soil
A “moss” resistant to salt and compaction I have a garden in front of my house without a lawn (perennials,Continue Reading