Successfully Sowing Begonias From Seed
As explained in the blog Begonias From Seed: For Experts Only, begonias are more difficult to grow from seed than almostContinue Reading
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Begonias From Seed: For Experts Only
It if you intend to start begonia seeds indoors in time to obtain blooming plants for your summer garden, you have to startContinue Reading
Are Citrus Going the Way of the Dodo?
World citrus production is under serious threat by a disease, citrus greening, also known as huánglóngbìng or HLB (the ChineseContinue Reading
2017: The Year of the Daffodil
Each year the National Garden Bureau, a non-profit organization promoting the pleasures of home gardening, selects one bulb, one annual,Continue Reading
What is Rice Paper Really Made Of?
Surprise! The rectangles of translucent white paper frequently used in origami, calligraphy, painting and other handicrafts and sold in art materialContinue Reading
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
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