Learning to Live with Earwigs
Most North American gardeners see earwigs (Forficula auricularia) as an enemy. But in fact, they are more likely to beContinue Reading
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For Cut Flowers that Last and Last
Your home flower garden can be an almost inexhaustible source of cut flowers for the home. In fact, it wasContinue Reading
Controlling Tufted Vetch
Tufted vetch or cow vetch (Vicia cracca) is an invasive climbing plant from 1 to 6 feet (30-200 cm) highContinue Reading
Plant Galls Needn’t Be Galling
As a gardener, or even just an observant hiker, you’ll often come across plants bearing abnormal growths. They’re usually found onContinue Reading
Make Watering Your Balcony Garden Easier
For many years I used to have quite an extensive balcony vegetable garden and in general got really good results,Continue Reading
What to Grow on a Septic Leach Field
Home owners who have a septic leach field (septic drainfield) on their property are often a bit at a lossContinue Reading
For Clean Fingernails When You Garden
If you don’t want to accumulate dirt under your fingernails while you’re gardening, scratch a bar of soap before starting.Continue Reading
Controlling Clematis Wilt
Your clematis had been growing vigorously, but suddenly a stem wilted, often just before its flowers open. Then the stemContinue Reading
Gardening Myth: Aspartame Can Control Ants
There seems to be no limit to the number of urban legends about gardening. I heard a new one justContinue Reading
New Gardens in Ottawa Depict the Landscapes of Canada
There is a new garden you’ll certainly want visit on your next trip to Canada’s capital, Ottawa. The Landscapes ofContinue Reading