15+ hour, 49+ min ago  (514+ words) Garden influencer and author Michael Griffiths makes gardening feel easier and more approachable to those who might not have felt gardening was ever for them. Sharing accessible and knowledgeable content from his own back garden, he's amassed over 4. 4 million likes....

7+ hour, 40+ min ago  (328+ words) FRAGRANT AIR: GROWING A SCENTED GARDEN Neil Bell, horticulturist FRIDAY, MAY 1st 5-6: 30 PM $10 HOFFMAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS 594 Laneda Ave, Manzanita Given the number of plants we manage to cram into our gardens, it's astonishing what a small role fragrance plays…...

15+ hour, 44+ min ago  (716+ words) PUBLISHED ON April 28, 2026 They did not set out to build something unique. They were trying to solve a problem. Rainfall arrived in bursts or went absent for weeks, and, because of climate change, each season carried more uncertainty than the…...

14+ hour, 54+ min ago  (201+ words) It promises to filter toxins, absorb odours, prevent mould and keep roots healthy, but does it deliver? The hack Activated charcoal works by adsorption, trapping impurities on its porous surface. In a closed terrarium or bottle garden, where water recycles…...

19+ hour, 44+ min ago  (344+ words) Plant enthusiasts often seek ways to help their greenery thrive rather than just survive. One popular suggestion frequently found in terrarium recipes and soil amendments is the use of activated charcoal. As reported by The Guardian, this material is marketed…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (589+ words) Arbor Day Alert: Threat of California's native tree loss is greater than current estimates...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (15+ words) The Asheville Citizen Times Azaleas bloom across Biltmore Estate gardens...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (319+ words) In greenhouse crops, rain doesn't always translate directly into an increase in indoor humidity. Managing windows, ventilation, and climate control allows growers to mitigate some of that effect. However, when several days of rain, reduced solar radiation, and unstable external…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (621+ words) Published 10: 31 pm Sunday, April 26, 2026 Dear Neil: I xeriscaped my front yard in November 2014 and used the compact form Microburst Texas sage. I'm wondering why one plant died. Its leaves turned a deep gray. Leaves at the bases of the other…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (277+ words) Baylee Bunce is an experienced researcher and writer who has been a freelance writer for over six years. Her writing has appeared on A-Z Animals and Consumer Affairs. Why Wetting Brand-New Potting Soil Before Planting Is A Smart Idea To…...