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How To Grow African Violets
African violets are the most popular houseplant in America. If you follow a few simple rules, growing this colorful, flowering plant is fun and easy.
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African Violet Q&A
Answers to readers questions about the care and feeding of African Violets
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To Clone or Tissue Culture Daylilies
This is an article about tissue culturing plants with links to appropriate sources for the instructions and materials that are needed
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Common Questions About African Violets
African Violets are generally easy to care for, but there are solutions to a few common problems.
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Q and A: House Plant Renovations
Can a Spider Plant with brown leaf tips and a dried up African Violet be saved? Susan gives advice about renovating two suffering house plants.
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Just Around The Corner
Dreary old March requires a little brightening up. Try these flowering houseplants to chase away that late winter cabin fever and bring a hint of spring indoors.
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WICKED PLANTS
How much do you know about wicked plants? You'll find these African violets a treat.
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How to Grow Streptocarpus
Streptocarpus, commonly known as cape primroses, are becoming as popular as African violets. Their virtues include stunning beauty, easy care, and easy propagation.
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A Houseplant Propagation Guide
Propagating plants is easy and a lot of fun. Here's a look at a budget friendly way to increase a houseplant collection!
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Flowering Plants for Valentine Gifts
What better way to please your Valentine - or a special friend - on Valentine's Day than with an indoor plant with flowers that will keep blooming.
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Gifts for Gardeners and Herb Lovers
It is that time of year when our thoughts turn to holiday shopping. If you are looking for gardening gifts and things for herb lovers, here are a few ideas.
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Growing Houseplants From Seed
The only thing better than buying new plants is growing them yourself. Here's a quick guide to growing houseplants from seed
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How To Beat The Winter Doldrums With Houseplants
Houseplants are a simple and fun way to brighten your home during the long dreary days of winter. They help beat the winter blues and provide some health benefits too.
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How To Decorate With Houseplants
Houseplants aren't only good for cleaning the air-they can also add a fresh and stylish touch to any home decor. Here's how!
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How to Take a Cutting
The basic principal of taking a cutting is to keep the section alive while it sprouts new roots. You can take cuttings from azaleas, hibiscus, fuchsias and camellias.
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The Houseplant Nook
How to grow healthy, happy houseplants and always have a green thumb.
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Toxic Houseplants
All houseplants are beautiful, but some are toxic and even deadly. If you have pets this is of special concern. Learn what plants are dangerous and which are safe.
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Hystericalady and Proud Spell Win
Hystericalady ran off with the Delaware Handicap, while Proud Spell shook off her Mother Goose loss with a steady win in the Delaware Oaks.
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An Introduction to Hydroponics
An introduction to hydroponics describes a newcomers' experimentation with this method of growing houseplants and tropical trees.
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Child and Pet Safe Houseplants
If you have concerns about keeping poisonous houseplants, invest in a few family friendly, non-toxic indoor plants.
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Houseplant wisely
In midwinter, add life and refreshment to your indoor space. Find the plants best suited to your home.
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Plants for the Signs
Every sign of the Zodiac has an affinity to certain plants. Many of these plants can be grown indoors. Find out what plants are representative of your sign,
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Christmas Stocking Stuffers
This is a short review of Totally Tulips and Totally Orchids, both published by Celestial Arts.
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Growing Houseplants
Using houseplant guidebooks to teach children how to grow their own plants is fun and educational.
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Houseplants for Small Spaces
Brighten up your small space with houseplants. They have designer appeal, can be very easy to keep, often require little light, and help improve the air quality.
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Learning by Doing-The Story Continues
What Gardening has Taught Me - Part 2
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Propagating Houseplants
Many houseplants can be propagated easily at home with no special tools. Increasing your collection from plants you already have is easy, fun, and addicting!
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Spring Maintenance For Plants
Spring is coming and houseplants are starting to awaken from their winter's nap. Here's a guide to getting them ready to take full advantage of the growing season!
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The Best Houseplant Books
There are many wonderful houseplant encyclopedias on the market and many books that cover the basics. Here are some more advanced choices for the true fanatic.
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Flowering Houseplants
Not all houseplants are simply green! Here are some easy care flowering houseplants guaranteed to add a little color to your collection.
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Astronaut Love Triangle
Lisa Nowak is charged with attempted first degree murder. She reportedly attacked and planned to kill a woman who was in a relationship with another astronaut.
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Edible Violet Recipes
Violets have been an Attractive and Edible Source of Vitamin C and Unique Flavor Since the Days or Ancient Greece and Rome. Three Recipes for Using Them
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Enhancing Your Houseplant Collection
A variety of household items, from spray paint to scratched CDs, can enhance your houseplant collection and even make your plants healthier!
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Growing Coleus Collections by Propagation
Plant propagation is an easy way to save coleus plants over winter. Growing coleus indoors, from plant cuttings, builds the garden.
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Houseplant Safety
Some houseplants are toxic and even deadly. In homes with pets and/or children this is of special concern. Here's a guide to which ones are dangerous and which are safe.
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Houseplants and the Winter Blues
Houseplants are a simple and fun way to brighten your home during the long dreary days of winter. They can help beat the winter blues and provide some health benefits too
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How to Choose a Sympathy Gift at the Florist
Sending a sympathy gift to a grieving family shows care and is as simple as choosing between a live plant or flower arrangement.
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How to Draw Leaves
Everything you ever wanted to know about drawing leaves for flowers and trees.
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Propagation Techniques
Indoor gardening can be an expensive hobby. Collecting seeds and plants for propagation is a great way to cut costs.
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Spring Flower Events in Boston, 2009
After the ice and snow is gone, isn't it time to get out and see some flowers? Although there is no New England Flower show this year, there are still plenty of blooms.
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A Kitchen Witch's Garden
An introduction to growing a magical garden for kitchen witches, covering herbs, vegetables, fruit and flowers.
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Alternative Ways to Make Compost
This article will present alternative methods of composting for those who have limited space or neighborhood restrictions against composting.
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An Aromatherapy Fountain
An Aromatherapy fountain is not that hard to make and it can cost way under $20.00 yet be unique to you! A great alternative to candles and incense. Read on and learn how.
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Bringing Plants Indoors
Don't bring unwanted guests in along with your plants. Try these natural techniques.
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Bringing Plants Indoors
Don't bring unwanted guests in along with your plants. Try these natural techniques.
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Choice Vines for Florida Gardens
Vines for connoisseurs
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Choose Potting Soil for Containers
Choose the correct potting soil for indoor and outdoor container gardens. Soilless mixes contain added ingredients to improve plant health and garden beauty.
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Decorating With Houseplants
Houseplants aren't only good for cleaning the air-they can also add a fresh and stylish touch to your home decor.
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First Aid For Houseplants
Like people, houseplants can contract diseases. Some are caused by bacteria, others by viruses or fungi. Here's how to nurse them back to health!
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Flowering Houseplants for Sunny Spots
A sunny window brings blooms to anthurium, lipstick plant, goldfish plant, begonias, peace lily, kalanchoe, and more indoor plants.
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