Rose care in the fall is a thorny subject. If your rose had its way, it would probably whisper, “I’ll never let go, Jack. I’ll never let go”. Should you, by chance, prune incorrectly, you will soon feel like you are standing in a crowded room, screaming at the top of your lungs, and no…
Many new gardeners I see these days are of the opinion that the month of November is rather late to plant any meaningful vegetable in the garden. This, however, couldn’t be farther from the truth! In today’s article, I’m going to take you through a long list of vegetables you can still plant in November…
Believe me when I say this: having gardened for more than 8 years, I still find picking and planting seeds to be the most challenging and strategic part of the job. Whenever a new season would come around, I’d get all up in my head about what to plant this time around and what would…
Most gardeners start stowing their trowels about the time the Sun rises in Scorpio. And November is usually reserved for contemplating seed catalogs and wondering where the squirrels hid all the nuts. Like a fall Easter nut hunt. However, the truly clever plant people know the best garden work happens when no one is watching….
One of the reasons I find gardening to be such a fun and likable hobby is that you can really simplify it. I mean…most gardening work really just involves you checking small, repetitive tasks off a list. Since November is right around the corner, I thought, why don’t we simplify the month by making a…
The Poinsettia is not a Christmas decoration but a houseplant with feelings, wearing a red holiday party costume for your sake. And yet, every January, an average gardener ponders: Do I toss the green stick out, or do I dedicate a large part of my life to appeasing my tropical housemate? I say, don’t send…