Companion Planting: Myth or Reality?
I no longer believe in companion planting as such. From the mid-1970s through to nearly the end of the 1980s,Continue Reading
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Turning Corn into an Ornamental
We rarely think of maize or corn (Zea mays) as an ornamental grass, but in fact decorative varieties have longContinue Reading
Spring is Not the Season for Planting Garlic
Although garden centers often offer garlic cloves (Allium sativum) for planting in the spring, it’s not the right season forContinue Reading
A Veggie Garden in a Bag of Soil
You want to grow vegetables without the hassle of digging in the ground? That’s easy enough to do. You canContinue Reading
An Annual Palm?
You’ll be seeing it everywhere again this summer: people’s backyards, sidewalk cafés, and, especially, box stores. It’s a potted palmContinue Reading
A Handy Dandy Seed Spacer
If precision in planting is your thing, why not make a seed spacer that will always ensure you sow yourContinue Reading
Round Holes In Rose Leaves?
What in the world causes the semicircular holes you see in the leaves of your rose bushes, holes so roundContinue Reading
Yes, You Can Compost Poisonous Leaves
As you harvest your rhubarb stalks this spring, you’ll find several websites warning you against putting the leaves in theContinue Reading
Keep Cats Out of Your Garden
You just love your cat! He (or she) is smart and affectionate and would never hurt a fly, let aloneContinue Reading
Rhubarb: Just Let It Bloom
Our ancestors must have had a bit of Puritanism flowing through their veins, because they firmly believed that it wasContinue Reading