Poinsettia Care
Poinsettias have been a holiday tradition in the U.S. since the 1920′s. This tropical plant originated in Mexico and prefers warm temperatures. To keep your poinsettia looking well, place it away from...
View ArticlePlant Parts
Did you know that plants are made up of different “parts?” Listen to this song by the fabulously named Banana Slug String Band. Their popular tune Roots, Stems Leaves. focuses on the plant parts that...
View ArticleWinter/Spring Blooming Shrubs: Flowering Quince
Flowering quince (Chaenomeles species) is a gem for any garden. It’s one of the first shrubs to bloom each year. Flower color can be white, pink, orange or red and some varieties have double blooms....
View ArticleWinter/Spring Flowering Tree: Purple Leaf Flowering Plum
There are many varieties of flowering plums (Prunus cerasifera). In late winter or early spring, abundant white or varying shades of pink flowers cover the tree, depending on the variety. Although the...
View ArticleSquare Foot Gardening Part I
Square foot gardening has been around since 1975 when retired engineer (Mel Bartholomew, pictured here) decided to take up gardening. His experience began at a community garden, where he met new people...
View ArticleAphids vs Ladybugs!
Nothing says spring like a rosebush full of aphids, an insect with an amazingly complex life-cycle. Eggs laid by adults overwinter on plants and batches of mostly female aphids hatch in spring and...
View ArticleSweet Peas=Spring!
I’ve gotten behind on my blogging, please pardon dear reader. When I started writing this post the weather was more “spring-like” so please take that into account! Sweet peas are the epitome of spring....
View ArticleReady, Set, Plant-Fall Flower and Vegetables!
It’s October and time to get planting! It’s too late to plant some flowers from seed in USDA Zone 9, with a few exceptions. Sweet peas can be planted now until January. They are one of my favorite...
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Container Gardening Post #4
Aren’t I cute? I would never use your containers as a bathroom, I’m a refined house cat for gosh sakes. After being sprayed with horticultural soap, some of my container gardening plants began to grow...
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Christmas CactusPlant Profile
Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) as well as Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) are succulent, tropical plants available for purchase during fall and winter. Read Thanksgiving vs....
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Summertime-Plant Colorful Carrots!Vegetables
Plant colorful carrot seeds now and harvest amazing tasting carrots this fall! You won’t believe how sweet they are compared to any other carrot you’ve ever tried. Look for colorful carrot seeds from...
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Bottle Brush Tree or ShrubPlant Profile
Bottle brush flower. [H.Guenther]Bottle brush is a striking evergreen shrub or tree. Once a commonly seen landscape plant, it has become less so and been replaced by more popular flowering trees such...
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Plant Parts
Cinnamon is the bark of a tree! Did you know that plants are made up of different “parts?” Listen to this song by the fabulously named Banana Slug String Band. Their popular tune Roots, Stems Leaves....
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October-Plant Fall Flowers & Vegetables!
Pink cyclamen flowers. [H. Guenther] It’s October and time to get planting! It’s too late to plant some flowers from seed in USDA Zone 9, with a few exceptions. Sweet peas can be planted now until...
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Poinsettia CareHouseplants
Poinsettia care is easy! This lovely holiday plant is a joy to have around the house and comes in so many pretty colors. If you’re wondering where poinsettias came from, (a holiday tradition in the...
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Winter/Spring Flowering Tree: Purple Leaf Flowering Plum
There are many varieties of flowering plums (Prunus cerasifera). In late winter or early spring, abundant white or varying shades of pink flowers cover the tree, depending on the variety. Although the...
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Square Foot Gardening Part I
Square foot gardening has been around since 1975 when retired engineer Mel Bartholomew decided to take up gardening. His experience began at a community garden, where he met new people and planted...
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Aphids vs Ladybugs!
Aphids on rosebud Nothing says spring like a rosebush full of aphids, an insect with an amazingly complex life-cycle. Eggs laid by adults overwinter on plants and batches of mostly female aphids hatch...
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Sweet Peas=Spring!
I’ve gotten behind on my blogging, please pardon dear reader. When I started writing this post the weather was more “spring-like” so please take that into account! Sweet peas are the epitome of spring....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Container Gardening Post #4
Aren’t I cute? I would never use your containers as a bathroom, I’m a refined house cat for gosh sakes. After being sprayed with horticultural soap, some of my container gardening plants began to grow...
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