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All About Ficus
The ficus is one of the most popular and perhaps most temperamental houseplants in the world. Here is a quick guide to this beautiful houseplant and tips to keep it happy
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Fig Tree Problems
Fig trees suffer from a variety of pests and problems. Part of fig tree care is knowing what these are and learning how to prevent or cure them.
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A Pair of Books for Indoor Gardeners
Ficus trees and Palms are commonly grown indoor trees. These books will help you grow them well.
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A Ficus: That's Perfect For Bonsai
Ficus 'salicifolia' is discussed as bonsai.
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Fig Facts
It's time to give a fig - its due. Have you considered growing a fig tree?
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Give a Fig
The history, folklore, and uses of the fig
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Good Gardening and Landscaping
a short article about landscaping a shady garden spot.
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The Best of the Fig Discussions
Highlights from 3 years of discussions, featuring the best tips that readers have left for future fig growers
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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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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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Here is July - Upon Us Already
A short piece about some of the problems I experienced recently and some of the ideas I am working on in July, 2002.
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Desserts and Pet Care on Martha Stewart
Recently, on Martha Stewart John Barricelli baked two delicious desserts, Regina Lord taught Martha how to make eyeball t-shirts, and Dr. Goldstein discussed pet care.
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Growing Houseplants is Essential to Your Health!
This is the beginning of a series on houseplants that help improve indoor air quality.
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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality, Naturally
Home and office air quality can become unfavorable by the introduction of chemicals, molds, and other pollutants. Natural solutions benefit humans and the planet.
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How to Use Houseplants in Holiday Decorating
The holidays are just about here and it's time to decorate! Don't leave houseplants out of the fun-there are several ways to add beauty to any holiday decor with them!
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Green Up Your Home with Five Easy Indoor Plants
Even if you have a black thumb, you can easily make these plants thrive.
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Birding the Road to Marmol Near Mazatlan
Mazatlan, Mexico, a destination for sun-loving tourists, also attracts birders headed to the Sierra Madre. However, worthwhile birding can also be found much closer.
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The Rubber Plant as an Ornamental House Plant
A very popular houseplant and easy to care for, the rubber plant is an ideal ornamental house plant and adds a welcome touch of greenery to any indoor area.
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Tu B'Shvat - Festival of Trees
Celebrate Tu B'Shvat (Tu Bishvat) - Jewish Arbor Day / Festival of Trees / New Year of Trees, by planning for, or planting, a new tree in your home landscape.
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Granny's Green Thumb - Part 1
A review of five recent <I>Botany for Gardeners</i> books with the author's comments on observation of growing 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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Houseplants: Real or Fake?
Houseplants: Real or Fake? New-age houseplants are a far cry from the artificial rubber plants that Grandma used to have! Choose from ficus trees to floral arrangements.
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Indoor Plants Create Fresh Air
Want to create a source of fresh air in your home or office? NASA study provides a list of which plants are best indoor air filters.
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Native trees as bonsai
Many native North American tree and shrub species can be grown as bonsai, allowing the gardener to build a deeper connection with the life of these plants.
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Nopal Cactus Fruit Relieves Pain, Inflammation
Prickly Pear Nopal Cactus superfruit Opuntia Ficus Indica uniquely contains all 24 known betalains, a rare class of potent healing anti-inflammatory antioxidants.
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The Benefits of Cooking with Prickly Pears
This fruit is popular in the Southwest regions of the US and in Mexico. The prickly pear has a figgish flavor and brings both a beautiful color to recipes and nutrients.
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The Darkest Trees and Shrubs
There are two shrubs that have leaves that are more black than anything - and several more in dark colors deep enough to work as if they were ebony colored.
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Health Benefits of Eating Figs
Learn about the nutritional content and health benefits plus 10 tasty tips to help you enjoy fabulous figs in your diet.
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Walking for Fitness in Brisbane City Botanics
Brisbane's original botanic gardens in the city are open - free admission - 24 hours daily. Here's a walking route for new CBD workers, tourists and Brisbane visitors.
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Garden Question and Answer Time Again!
Gardening Question and Answer Time.
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Office Plants Promote Good Health
Learn which indoor plants clean home and office air, promote good health, and prevent sick building syndrome.
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Palm House at Franklin Park Conservatory
A collection of tropical palm trees can be seen at the Palm House. It is the oldest section of the Franklin Park Conservatory located near Columbus, Ohio.
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Terrariums? Holy Seventies Batman!
Terrariums make great Christmas gifts. They're easy to make and easy to care for.
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Scriptwriter on Location Part II: Participation
The scriptwriter's role on location. Practical tips designed to promote success while obtaining the necessary footage to illustrate your production.
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POISON: PART THREE
Common plants with poisonous properties.
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House Plants Natural Air Cleaners
Did you know indoor plants do more than just look good? It has been proven that some plants do more than just make a room look nicer, they actually clean the air.
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Houseplant Lighting Guide
All plants need light to survive, but different plants need different levels of light. Here's a quick guide to determining the light levels in your home.
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Natural Cat Health Care
By request, this article is an abbreviated list of herbal and natural remedies for cat health care.
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The Banyan Tree Spas
Employing ancient Asian healing techniques in a tropical garden setting, the award-winning Banyan Tree Spas are renowned by guests worldwide.
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The Healthy Benefits of Eating Figs
Figs are little time bombs of nutrition, eat them fresh or dried. A long-time ingredient of "The Mediterranean Diet" learn to dry them and enjoy their goodness all year.
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100. Our Changing World
Choose to not live in fear and despair. Choose to believe in miracles!
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Australian Aboriginal Native Plant Use
The Australian aborigines have traditionally used native plants for many things; uses of plants included food, medicine, tools, weapons, food utensils and art objects.
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CGTA Gift Show Fall 2007
Many products displayed at the CGTA Gift Show could make great exports if marketed via the Internet - maybe even the pecan-pie-scented candles & girth-control chocolates.
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Designing a Vertical Garden for Small Balconies
Small apartments inhibit gardening scope. A vertical garden, with simple plants and sensible plant containers, ensures constant greenery with minimum use of floor space.
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Feng Shui Plants
Caring for house plants that purify your air and enhances your life goals.
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Gardening at the Seashore
Why is it so difficult to grow flowers by the sea? Finding plants that will stand up to the harsh conditions by the sea may seem impossible, but is well worth the search.
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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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Growing Tropical Plants Indoors
Many tropical plants that grace southern gardens do well indoors as house plants. Bring the feel of the tropics indoor by growing tropical plants.
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Holiday Houseplants
The holiday are here and that means it's time for some very special houseplants. Learn more about everyone's favorite holiday plants for indoor decor!
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HORNBILLS
Pairs, small parties, or larger feeding flocks keeping to lofty trees, or seen sailing majestically across wooded valleys.
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