No Flowers, No Bees
I get all sorts of questions from readers who want to know how to attract bees to their gardens, which isContinue Reading
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Give Hard Seeds a Shake, Shake, Shake
Some seeds have a very hard outer coat and are difficult to germinate. They tend to sprout irregularly or only afterContinue Reading
Less Fertilizer = Tastier Herbs
The more plants are “fed”, especially with a fertilizer rich in nitrogen, the more quickly they grow. However, in theContinue Reading
Can Aspirin Prevent Plant Viruses?
It hardly seems credible, but in fact there are several studies showing that aspirin (yes, good ol’ acetylsalicylic acid!) can helpContinue Reading
Juniper and Apple Trees: Not a Good Mix
Two of the most commonly cultivated ornamental plants in North America are junipers and apples/crabapples. You see them sideContinue Reading
Let Light Traps Eliminate Your Indoor Pests
Everyone knows that insects are attracted to light: you just have to go outdoors on a warm night to seeContinue Reading
Onions: Long Days or Short?
The onion (Allium cepa) is very daylight sensitive. So much so that there are varieties developed especially for the NorthContinue Reading
Suck Up Your Enemies!
For a quick, easy and – quite honestly! – fun way of controlling the dreaded whitefly, a major pest ofContinue Reading
Rust-Resistant Hollyhocks
Who says all hollyhocks (Alcea spp.) are infested with rust (Puccinia malvacearum), a disease that burns up the lower leavesContinue Reading
Think Before You Spray
The first question to ask yourself when you’re faced with a pest or disease problem on a plant is… isContinue Reading