When Old Age Rhymes With Laidbackness, but Above All With Intelligence!
When you have a passion for gardening, as I’m sure you do, it doesn’t fade with age. Quite the opposite,Continue Reading
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The Gardener and El Niño
Back with you in February after a short break. Did you get bored? I was! I’ve gone ahead and concoctedContinue Reading
Sowing With a Soil Blocker
When I first heard about soil blockers, I was skeptical. As a laidback, minimalist and eco-responsible gardener, I wondered ifContinue Reading
Indoor Asparagus: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
I’m not a great fan of ferns as houseplants: although they grow very quickly and easily on the terrace inContinue Reading
La vie en r…red
Aren’t you a little tired of green? When you look outside, everything is always green: the grass, the shrubs, theContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in February?
In February, gardeners in the northern hemisphere don’t have much to do other than fill bird feeders or, from timeContinue Reading
A Short Introduction to the Wonderful World of Cacti
They live in the arid desert. They survive extreme temperature variations. They live well with two millimeters of rain perContinue Reading
When Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs Invade Homes
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) has been wreaking havoc on gardens and crops worldwide, and it doesn’t stop there. AsContinue Reading
How to Get an Orchid to Rebloom
Orchids have a reputation for being fussy and temperamental, requiring precise care to thrive. However, recent insights suggest that phalaenopsisContinue Reading
The Truth About Tomato Suckers
One of the most debated topics among tomato growers is whether to prune secondary stems—commonly but mistakenly referred to asContinue Reading