The Mystery of the Shamrock
Today, March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated wherever in the world the Irish have settled… that is to say justContinue Reading
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Top 10 North American Gardens Worth Travelling For
The North American Garden Tourism Conference, held in Toronto from March 13 to 15, 2017, has announced the winners ofContinue Reading
Seeds to sow indoors in Mid-March
The choice of seeds to sow indoors explodes in mid-March! This really is the time to start so many seeds… but notContinue Reading
The Delicate Art of Watering Pots With no Drainage Hole
The indoor gardening world is undergoing a revolution that no one seems to want to talk about. This revolution is not aContinue Reading
A Mini Pizza Garden
What child doesn’t like pizza? So, to stimulate their interest in gardening (and to help them learn to eat vegetablesContinue Reading
When Seeds Sprout Inside a Tomato
I’d like to know if you’ve ever seen tomatoes with sprouts inside? These are tomatoes shipped from Mexico that IContinue Reading
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
As you shop for packs of seeds for your summer garden, remember that there are two distinct groups of squash thatContinue Reading
Build a House Without Destroying the Forest
In your mind, what is the ideal lot for a new house? Fifty years ago, most people would have replied:Continue Reading
Not All Insects Are Harmful
Many beginner gardeners panic at the sight of the least insect. A common attitude is “Quick! Where is the mostContinue Reading
A Do-It-Yourself Seed Sower
A seed sower is a device designed to help the gardener distribute seeds evenly. There are large models called seedContinue Reading