How to Save the Life of Your Gift Plant
The holiday season is by far the most important time of year for the sale of flowering potted plants: poinsettias,Continue Reading
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Discover the Ultimate Christmas Condiment: Cranberry Jelly.
To continue this Christmas series on iconic foods, I’ve chosen to tackle a great favorite in North America (and elsewhere,Continue Reading
How A Mild Winter Affect Our Plants?
As long as they remain mild, warmer fall and winter temperatures are actually rather beneficial to most plants. No plantContinue Reading
Delicious Ginger!
I love ginger. I always have some in my fridge or freezer. Its unique flavor and potency make it aContinue Reading
Croton: With Leaves Like These, There’s No Need for Flowers
It’s not always easy to keep flowering plants in the normal conditions of our homes: it’s too hot, too dark,Continue Reading
Humidity: Plants, Health and Our Homes
There are a few suggestions that come up year after year for taking good care of our houseplants during theContinue Reading
The Mini-Forests of Miyawaki
By Julie Boudreau Mini-forests, microforests, urban forests… so much relatively new vocabulary in our horticultural conversations. And through it all,Continue Reading
Dishwashing Liquid as a Pesticide: Think Twice!
Many gardeners regularly use dishwashing liquids (or other soaps) to treat insects and spider mites on their plants. And thisContinue Reading
Baubles and Apples!
Do you know why we traditionally decorate a Christmas tree with red baubles? I’ve done some research, lots of research,Continue Reading
The Golden Rule of Watering
So many gardeners complain they have a hard time correctly watering their houseplants. Yet it is so easy! Just remember theContinue Reading