Growing African violets is an adventure that should be tried by all who enjoy indoor…
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Can Soil in Outdoor Containers be Re-used Next Spring?
Container GardeningBy October, most of our outdoor pots and planters are about finished. Plants were either…
Read MoreCaring for Hibiscus and How to Winter Them Indoors
Wintering Tropicals Indoors, Hibiscus, Mandevilla, etc.In spring, nearly every garden center sells potted hibiscus, either pruned into small trees, or…
Read MorePowdery Mildew on Peony, Vine Crops, Lilacs, Roses
Disease Control, Perennial Flower CareThe grayish-white coating that is commonly found in mid-summer on foliage of peonies, lilacs, zinnias,…
Read MoreWhich Potting Mix is Best?
Container Gardening, HouseplantsIn our gardening visits, I’ve often mentioned the importance of a high quality potting mix.…
Read MoreCan We Grow Perennial Stargazer Lilies?
Perennial Flower Types, Perennial FlowersSome flowers become household names, like Wave Petunia. And anyone who’s been to a wedding…
Read MoreHow to Keep a Lawn Green in Mid-Summer
Lawn CareMother Nature has wisely given her creatures, even grass, a strong survival instinct. Our region’s…
Read MoreGarden Tasks to Discontinue after July 4
Yard and Garden Task When-to'sJuly 4th is Independence Day not only nationally, but for gardeners as well. It’s the…
Read MoreSpraying Apple Trees for Maggot Control
Apples, Fruit Growing, Insects and Their ControlHave you ever sliced a homegrown apple and found narrow brown streaks or lines winding…
Read MoreCampfire Rose a Winter-Hardy Beauty
RosesNothing says winter-hardy like a Canadian-bred rosebush, and this one’s intriguing. Developed a few years…
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