Do I Need Extra Lighting for Seedlings?
Gardeners have been growing seedlings indoors for generations, without the need for additional lighting. In the past, however, they enjoyedContinue Reading
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Laidback Gardening: What to Do in March ?
Spring officially begins on March 20. Days of 12 hours or more stimulate plant growth, and gardeners’ brains, which haveContinue Reading
Biodiversify Your Garden!
Ah biodiversity! It’s the first word we throw out when we want to emphasize the urgency of acting for theContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Making Cuttings of a Weeping Willow
Question I planted a weeping willow that has dried out, but is producing regrowth at the base. I cut 3Continue Reading
Insect Metamorphosis Part 2: From Nymph to Adult
Hey, you’re back! I hope you’ve read Understanding Insect Life Part 1: From Egg to Larva, because you might beContinue Reading
Hibiscus: The Queen of Houseplants?
Has the hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) become the queen of houseplants, dethroning the African violet, which has played this role forContinue Reading
Let it Rock with Hypertufa Troughs
These containers are great for showing off alpine rock garden plants, succulents, dwarf hostas, dwarf conifers, bonsai, sedums etc. MakingContinue Reading
The ABCs of Seedlings
Every year, new gardeners discover the pleasure of growing their own plants from seed. And that’s what it really is:Continue Reading
Take Birds Under Your Wing
Someone recently asked me why the bird population in their garden had dropped dramatically. I was tempted to be alarmist,Continue Reading
Differentiated Management: A Little Extra Step to Save the World
By Julie Boudreau Be reassured. I didn’t suddenly convert to the world of finance, marketing… and management! Differentiated management couldn’tContinue Reading