Seed packets have more seeds than I really need. Can I save some for next year?
What to Do When You Have Too Many Seeds
Q&A
How to Know If Garden Seed Is Viable
I have old packets of seeds. How can I tell if they are still viable?
Timing When to Start Seeds
What do I do if I have a seed packet that doesn’t say when I should start the seeds indoors?
Growing Cucumbers, Melons and Squash
One of the most frequently asked questions we get is “Can I plant cucumbers, melons and squash together?” The answer is an absolute yes, and no.
Peace Lily Care
How do I care for a peace lily (Spathiphyllum)?
Growing Herbs Indoors
What are some herbs that will grow well in pots, indoors?
Easter Cactus: How it Differs from Christmas Cactus
Recently you described Christmas and Thanksgiving cactus. Could you give some more details on the third plant you mentioned, Easter cactus?
Winter Moth Identification and Control
What is winter moth and what can I do about it?
The Advantages of Permeable Hardscapes
What is permeable hardscape and why/where would I use it?
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus and Easter Cactus
I have a “Christmas cactus” that always blooms at Thanksgiving. Is there a way to make it bloom a few weeks later?
Bottle Trees: Homemade Garden Art Rooted in Superstition
What can you tell me about bottle trees? I have only seen one in my area (New England) and frankly I don’t get it.