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
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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
Garden Clubs: Sow Nature, Reap Community
If you read this blog regularly, especially my articles, you probably know that I have a special connection to gardenContinue Reading
Tiarellas for the Shade Garden!
By Julie Boudreau I know I’ve already said that primroses, oaks, walking irises, alpines, rhododendrons, hellebores and fritillaries are myContinue Reading
Pelargonium ‘Alexandre’: A Creation Born of Passion and Perseverance
Some plants have a much richer history than their appearance would suggest. This is the case with Pelargonium ‘Alexandre’, a new varietyContinue Reading
Shells and Guilt: Confessions of an Overly Curious Gardener
It seems to me that I’ve been very technical in my recent articles. That’s fine, we want to learn whenContinue Reading
Why Grow Trees That Make Us Sneeze?
Everyone blames ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) for hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and it is true that at the end of theContinue Reading
Florist’s Azalea: Origin, Varieties, and Growing Tips
Spring is always my favorite time of year. Flower boxes, gardens, and storefronts are filled with colorful blooms heralding theContinue Reading
A Trio of Shrubs for Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day, it’s traditional to give mom a bouquet of flowers or a potted plant. And that’s great. ButContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in May?
No matter how laidback you are, at some point you have to get moving! And May is the perfect timeContinue Reading