Propagating Plants: Go Forth And Multiply
One of the most satisfying parts of gardening for me is to take part in the miracle of plant propagation. It can be a...
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Get A Jump Start on Spring Indoors
At this time of year a little gardening therapy can go a long way. There isn’t much that can be done outdoors where I...
Growing Bulbs Indoors!
Amaryllis blooming last winter in our kitchen Amaryllis and paperwhite bulbs blooming exuberantly around the house...
Tips to Get Your Orchid to Rebloom
If you have an orchid and its flowers have fallen off and you don’t know what to do, read on. Chances are your orchid...
What's Blooming in the August Landscape?
Vernonia spp. in the Brine Garden. Courtesy gardenlarge.com August can be a misunderstood month. As gardeners we put...
Cold Climate Tips for Getting Your Dahlia Tubers ...
We spoke with Lisa Ringer of Two Pony Gardens in Long Lake, MN about how she prepares for the dahlia season. Many p...
How To Make Maple Syrup
Many people who might otherwise consider making their own maple syrup are put off by the numbers. Forty gallons of ...
Watering Houseplants Remotely by Computer
The system developed by my brother Geoffrey allows him to water his favorite ficas tree from anywhere in the world. ...
Create A Living Ornament for your Tree
I got the idea for my living ornaments from a magazine called "State-By-State Gardening," whose author, Lisa Eldred...
To Grow Paperwhites That Won't Flop Over, A N...
We first published this article in 2013, and we have been republishing it every year since! A problem with paperwhit...
Decorate your Thanksgiving Table with Plants!
Thanksgiving feels like a less commercial holiday to me. In the spirit of keeping it that way I like to make table ...
3rd Generation Peonies: Rochelle Greayer
Garden designer and writer Rochelle Greayer grew up in Colorado, but spent time at the family ranch in Montana wher...