Reusing Your Christmas Tree After Christmas
When the holidays come to an end, there isn’t much left to do but take down the garlands and decorationsContinue Reading
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Getting Your Christmas Plants to Rebloom
There is nothing wrong with tossing a Christmas plant into the compost after it has finished flowering if you don’tContinue Reading
The Laidback Gardener Blog: A Look Back
If you are a diligent reader of the Laidback Gardener blog, you know that I publish a new article about gardeningContinue Reading
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10 Resolutions for the Beginning Indoor Gardener
In the spirit of New Year, here are 10 resolutions for beginning indoor gardeners that will help guarantee you beautifulContinue Reading
Check Your Bulbs
Here’s something to add to your electronic agenda. During the winter season, have it ping once a month to warn you thatContinue Reading
Red Ball on a Green Cactus
You’ve surely seen one: a small upright green cactus with a bright red ball on the top. Many people assumeContinue Reading
Bring ‘Em Back Alive
Shopping for Plants in Cold Weather It’s probably more tempting to buy a beautiful potted plant in the winter thanContinue Reading
Curing Orchidophobia
A surprising number of people suffer from orchidophobia: the fear of growing orchids. This is generally because they’ve heard that orchidsContinue Reading
No Need to Drown Cranberry Plants!
In North America, the cranberry or American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon, formerly Oxycoccus macrocarpus) is traditionally served with turkey at Thanksgiving,Continue Reading
Have a Holly Christmas!
Common holly (llex aquifolium) has a long history of use as a Christmas symbol. You most often see it onContinue Reading