Blog List Category: How Myths are Born

Willow Water Rooting Hormone – Does It Work?

Willow water rooting hormone is a simple DIY way to get some cheap rooting hormone. Lots of people use it for all kinds of…

When Common Sense Clashes with Science

What happens when common sense clashes with science? A lot of gardening information is based on information provided by…

What Causes Blossom Drop in Tomatoes?

Why are my tomatoes not producing fruit? This is a common question on social media and in this post I’ll look at the…

GMO Houseplant Purifies Air – Will People Buy It?

A recent report about a new genetically modified (GMO) houseplant that purifies the air in your home started me thinking…

The Unrealistic Concern About Neonics and Horticultural Plants

A few years ago I saw my first posting about the use of neonicotinoides (neonics) on horticultural plants. I knew people were…

Does Potting Mix Cause Legionnaires’ Disease in Gardeners?

The airways were full of a news story that reported, “potting mix caused the death of a Christchurch gardener”. …

GMO Houseplants; Will They Purify the Air in Your Home?

Scientists used genetic manipulation to add a rabbit gene into a houseplant to increase its ability to remove toxic VOC…

Baking Soda, a Home Remedy Fungicide – the Cornell Formula

Powdery mildew and black spot are common garden diseases and one of the most common home remedies is a mixture known as the…

Don’t Feed Sugar Water to Exhausted Bees

The bees are in trouble again. If you see one that is exhausted give them a sugar-water mixture which will give them the…
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