5 Must Haves for the Houseplant Gardener
We're all houseplant gardeners at this time of year. Some of our houseplants are outdoor plants during the warmer mon...
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Root Pouch: Making A Difference One Fabric Pot At...
Ashley Fromm, the youngest member of a four-person partnership at Root Pouch in Hillsboro, Oregon, didn’t set out to ...
Keeping A Journal
It's a tradition among some gardeners to keep a journal. I like to end the season by recording my plans for next sea...
Overwintering Tropical Plants Such As Canna Lilie...
My canna lily growing in a container This year I purchased three popular tropical plants for outdoor containers: can...
My June Garden: Growing Canna, Pruning Lilac, Fer...
Part of the fun of gardening for me is that there are always new things to learn. Recently, I learned something new a...
Seed Starting Tips #1 and #2
Tip #1: Preparing your soil. Before you put your potting mix in the container where you will be germinating seeds, p...
Hellebores, Early Spring Bloomers in your Garden
Hellebores blooming at The Chelsea Physic Garden in London in February. Helleborus orientalis is also called Lenten ...
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...
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 ...