peat moss
What to do when stored dahlia tubers sprout early?
Garden Making
Dahlia tubers that were put to bed in peat moss in the basement have started to send up shoots. Nick Vanderheide of Creekside Growers offers advice.
Substituting coir for peat moss
Judith Adam
Many gardeners are eager to learn more about using coir as a substitute for peat moss. Coir is a layer of plant fibre contained in the husk of coconuts.
Minor bulbs make a big impact
Judith Adam
This cool spring has provided me with an opportunity to survey my garden’s small, minor bulbs to see which are still going strong, and which are disappearing.