2017: The Year of the Brassica
Each year the National Garden Bureau, a non-profit organization promoting the pleasures of home gardening, selects one bulb, one annual,Continue Reading
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Offset or Sucker?
These are two horticultural terms that mean almost, but not quite, the same thing. A sucker is a root sprout: itContinue Reading
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Edible Houseplants
Question: Are there any houseplants that are both edible and attractive? Clecio Turgeon Answer: There are many tropical plants thatContinue Reading
A Banana a Day Keeps the Psychologist Away!
Did you know that eating a banana can make you happier? That’s because it contains tryptophan, a type of proteinContinue Reading
How to Make Air Plants Thrive
Air plants or, more correctly, tillandsias (Tillandsia spp.) are currently very popular. They are called “air plants” because in natureContinue Reading
Make Your Plants Levitate!
I saw something remarkable at the TPIE exhibition in Florida on Wednesday: two different plants that floated on air. Yes,Continue Reading
Can You Grow Orchids in a Wine Cork Substrate?
Question: Can I grow orchids in pieces of wine cork? Guylaine Martin Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada Answer: Absolutely. In fact,Continue Reading
So, What Exactly Is Insecticidal Soap?
Regular readers of this blog may have noticed I often recommend insecticidal soap for controlling insect pests found on plants.Continue Reading
A South Florida Garden Tour
Day Three: More South Miami Gardens For those who have been following the Laidback Gardener blog, this is the thirdContinue Reading
A South Florida Garden Tour
Day Two: Taking in the Show at TPIE The TPIE (Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition) is the most important foliage andContinue Reading