Some Plants Get the Blues
Leaves are green, right? And we’re all supposed to know why because we studied photosynthesis in high school. However, sinceContinue Reading
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Ticks in the Garden: Some Nuances, Part 2
In addition to global warming, which is often blamed for the northward spread of Lyme disease, forest fragmentation could beContinue Reading
Vegetables, Even in Winter!
By Julie Boudreau Whether for simple pleasure or a desire to know what’s on your plate, gardeners can eat vegetablesContinue Reading
Yes, There ARE Perennial Tulips
Tulips have the reputation of not being very long-lasting. With most, their bloom decreases from year to year. The firstContinue Reading
Spinach: Sow in Fall for Best Results
Forget everything you learned about vegetables when you try growing spinach (Spinacia oleracea). The spring seeding usually recommended often gives disappointingContinue Reading
Riparian Buffer: To Mow or Not to Mow?
Do you have a riparian buffer on your property? Should you mow it in the fall? Cover it? Mow it?Continue Reading
Gardening Book of the Month: September 2023
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)’s monthly gardening e-book suggestion. Seed Saving A Beginner’s Guide to Heirloom Gardening ByContinue Reading
The Mountain Cabbage Tree: A Beautiful 4-Season Plant
At this time of year, many gardeners bring in geraniums, fuchsias, impatiens, begonias, etc., which grew in their flowerbeds andContinue Reading
Ticks in the Garden: Some Nuances, Part 1
Gardening has changed a lot over the last 30 years. We use more perennials and shrubs than annuals. We practiceContinue Reading
Daylilies That Bloom in Fall
They are easy plants. Everyone loves them! There are daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) in almost every garden! These beautiful plants withContinue Reading