Winter? What Winter?
When snow starts to pile up and you can’t step outside without wrapping yourself in three layers of clothing, what’sContinue Reading
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2024: Year of the Angelonia
This “summer snapdragon” thrives in heat and arid locations, making it a perfect choice for most summer gardens. History andContinue Reading
Preventive Treatments Disrupt Nature’s Balance
Preventive pesticide treatment is the application of pesticides before the appearance of a pest in order to prevent their appearanceContinue Reading
High Humidity Makes for Healthy Plants
If the # 1 problem with houseplants during the winter months is giving them enough light, the # 2 problem isContinue Reading
A Plant that Repels Cats and Dogs?
Sometimes you’ll see plants that are that are supposed repel cats and dogs and keep them out of the garden due to their repulsive smell. ThisContinue Reading
2024: Year of the Squash
A versatile and delicious vegetable with a rich history Overview and History Pumpkins, squash, and gourds have enchanted gardeners andContinue Reading
9 Resolutions for a Laidback Gardener
Lots of people make resolutions to start the New Year, and why shouldn’t gardeners too? Here are 9 resolutions thatContinue Reading
Just Get Rid of Problem Plants!
What to do when you have a recurring problem with a plant? One suffers from a disease or an insect everyContinue Reading
2024: Year of the African Violet
Overview and History The African Violet Streptocarpus ionanthus (syn. Saintpaulia ionantha) was originally discovered in 1892 by Walter von Saint-Paul-Illaire in theContinue Reading
Hoeing Conserves Water. Really?
I still hear the old adage “hoeing conserves water” being repeated by home gardeners. This is one of those oldContinue Reading