International Save-a-Plant Week
Actually, there is no International Save-a-Plant Week … but I think there should be one. This would be a weekContinue Reading
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Overwintering Hardy Water Lilies
Here’s a curious contradiction: hardy water lilies (Nymphaea spp.), even those growing naturally way up north in the snow-covered borealContinue Reading
How Bulbs Plant Themselves
For a long time, scientists wondered how bulbs, which grow from seeds that germinate at or near the surface ofContinue Reading
Plants: Not Good at Multitasking
We all know people who seem capable of multitasking (performing multiple tasks simultaneously): answering the phone while filling in aContinue Reading
The Rule of Three
The basic rule for planting bulbs is to plant them at a depth equal to three times the height ofContinue Reading
Plant Trees without Amending the Soil
Forget the old technique for planting shrubs and trees, the one I learned when I was a kid. We were toldContinue Reading
10 Favorite Daffodils
I don’t often repost blogs that were posted elsewhere, but I just saw this one, written by Kathleen LaLiberte of LongfieldContinue Reading
Fall Webworm: Spectacular Damage, But Not That Harmful
The fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea) is the caterpillar stage of a rather inconspicuous white moth. Its small size belies theContinue Reading
Pick Un Nuts and Fruits Without Bending Over!
I’m always looking for easier ways to garden and here’s one: a garden tool that will pick up fallen nutsContinue Reading
When to Apply Compost?
Question: When should I apply compost so it will be most profitable for both the soil and my plants? DorisContinue Reading