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Published on September 26, 2023 - Page 7
Even worst gardeners can have houseplants
Confession time: I've murdered a Monstera, slaughtered a snake plant, assassinated an African violet and offed more orchids than I'd like to admit....
Published on September 22, 2023 - Page 14
Removing invasive English ivy isn’t easy
English ivy (Hedera helix), a heavy, woody vine with handsome, dark-green, waxy leaves, is believed to have been brought to the New World by European...
Published on September 19, 2023 - Page 8
Mutant tomatoes are just as good for you
This is the time of year when readers send me photos of their mutant tomatoes. There's nothing wrong with these deformed fruits. Unless otherwise...
Published on September 18, 2023 - Page 18
It’s time to celebrate annuals
Summer annuals are the champions of the late-season garden. Perennials are the majority residents in my flower gardens, and each year, I welcome the...
Published on September 5, 2023 - Page 8
Ants in plants usually don’t hurt garden
I replanted some of my containers last week, swapping out dead pansies for petunias, which will better withstand the heat as summer progresses. As I...
Published on August 29, 2023 - Page 8
Reduce the risks posed by flammable plants
The deadly wildfires in Hawaii this month were fueled in part by plants, in particular invasive grasses that have taken over land once occupied by...
Published on August 22, 2023 - Page 7
What to do about critters in your garden
Nature is a beautiful thing, but sometimes it can wreak havoc on a garden. Insects and wildlife have to eat, of course, and when we lay out a...
Published on August 15, 2023 - Page 9
Help garden survive heat with right plants, TLC
With record-breaking heat striking many places across the country and around the world, my social media feeds are filling up with gardeners' laments...
Published on August 4, 2023 - Page 6
How you can respond to frequent flooding
Water is essential to plant life. But what happens when there's too much of a good thing, as has been the case in many parts of the world this summer...
Published on July 31, 2023 - Page 15
Extend your garden’s growing season
I harvested my hardneck garlic crop earlier this month. It opened up some prime real estate in the garden, leaving me with an entire 4-by-4-foot...

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Published on August 29, 2023 - Page 8
Reduce the risks posed by flammable plants
The deadly wildfires in Hawaii this month were fueled in part by plants, in particular invasive grasses that have taken over land once occupied by...
Published on September 5, 2023 - Page 8
Ants in plants usually don’t hurt garden
I replanted some of my containers last week, swapping out dead pansies for petunias, which will better withstand the heat as summer progresses. As I...
Published on September 18, 2023 - Page 18
It’s time to celebrate annuals
Summer annuals are the champions of the late-season garden. Perennials are the majority residents in my flower gardens, and each year, I welcome the...
Published on September 19, 2023 - Page 8
Mutant tomatoes are just as good for you
This is the time of year when readers send me photos of their mutant tomatoes. There's nothing wrong with these deformed fruits. Unless otherwise...
Published on September 22, 2023 - Page 14
Removing invasive English ivy isn’t easy
English ivy (Hedera helix), a heavy, woody vine with handsome, dark-green, waxy leaves, is believed to have been brought to the New World by European...