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by Larry Hodgson April 17, 2022 69

Garden Myths: a Silent Lecture

by Larry Hodgson July 18, 2021 5

Garden Myth: The Importance of Starter Fertilizer

By Larry Hodgson When scientists first started studying how minerals affected plant growth back in the 1940s and 1950s, theyContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson January 27, 2022 4

Garden Myths Gardening Weeds

Garden Myth: Weeds that Indicate the Soil’s pH

Dandelions, like most weeds, will grow in pretty much any soil. Photo: Sergeant, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson Many gardeners claimContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson May 11, 2021 8

Composting Garden Myths Poisonous Plants

Garden Myth: You Shouldn’t Compost Rhubarb Leaves

By Larry Hodgson As you harvest your rhubarb (Rheum × hybridum) stalks this spring, you’ll find many websites warning youContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson April 18, 2021 10

Annuals Garden Myths Plant pests

Partial Garden Myth: Marigolds Can Eliminate Nematodes

By Larry Hodgson The idea that French marigolds (Tagetes patula) or other species of marigolds (Tagetes spp.) can control nematodes isContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson October 14, 2020 3

Garden Myths Plant propagation

Garden Myth: Aspirin as Rooting Hormone

Photo: consommerdurable.com & pngtree.com Question: Can you use aspirin as a rooting hormone? Zofia Walnik Answer: No, or at least, you could,Continue Reading

Wheelbarrow of sand on top of red clay soil, with question marks indicating doubt.

by Larry Hodgson March 11, 2021 7

Garden Myths Gardening Soil

Garden Myth: Add Sand to Lighten Clay Soil

Contrary to popular belief, adding sand to a clay soil will not lighten it. In fact, it will make itContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson October 10, 2020 5

Garden Myths Gardening tools Pruning

Garden Myth: Sterilize Garden Tools With Vinegar

Contrary to popular belief, vinegar is not a good product for sterilizing cutting tools. Photo: thespectrum.com & kindpng.com Question: I wasContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson September 15, 2020 5

Cooking Garden Myths Gardening Vegetables

Garden Myth: Are Green Tomatoes Poisonous?

Ill.: http://www.pngegg.com & http://www.pngkey.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog It’s that time of year again. Nights are getting cold, too cold for yourContinue Reading

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by Larry Hodgson January 30, 2022 5

Garden Myths Vegetables

Garden Myth: Adding Sugar to Soil Makes Tomatoes Sweeter

By Larry Hodgson Question: I read on Facebook that if you put a cup of sugar into the hole whenContinue Reading

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