a forum for local gardeners to swap plants, exchange ideas, and discuss gardening techniques.
Some wild and wonderful things happen in the world of plants. Even experts are often taken in by Mother Nature and her antics. Hosta growers need to be aware that mom is up to her old tricks and has perpetrated one of her nastier pranks on those who sell and grow hostas. While reputable vendor […]
We recently had a question about neonicotinoid insecticides. Specifically, one of our members was advised not to buy plants treated with these chemicals. We can assume that most plants that we purchase are treated with some sort or insecticide as growing plants in close quarters is almost impossible with out some sort of infestation. So […]
The bearded or German iris (Iris germanica) is one of the most sublime flowers that can be grown in our northern gardens. Its graceful shape and wide range of colors far surpasses the more mundane flowers that we cultivate. The only failing of the iris is that its bloom period is a short two to […]
The plant of the moment is Cannabis sativa more commonly known as marijuana Ingesting or smoking it for whatever reason, be it medicinal or recreational, is legal or illegal depending on your locale. What is legal and readily available is hemp oil and many people are utilizing it externally (and internally) for a number of […]
Pat sent us a picture of a couple of her orchids that are magnificently in bloom. The one orchid has 10 blooms and the other had 15. They are both of the genus Phalaenopsis. These are called moth orchids. They came by this common name in a curious way. It is in reference to the […]