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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!

Leaves are vital to a plant's existence and come in many shapes and sizes; they have one of the most important functions, that of producing food for the plant.

Through the process of photosynthesis plants feed not only themselves but indirectly the rest of the living world.

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils; essential oils are derived from plants so it is wise to take the time to understand botany before studying aromatherapy.

Cucumbers belong to the melon and squash family. These healthy vegetables are relatively easy to grow in containers and usually thrive under the right conditions.

A plant consists of a number of parts which constitute the whole plant; identifying each part provides a greater understanding of the function of the whole plant.

Learn some guidelines for using evergreens in the garden to provide winter interest. Look at the types of evergreens available, and variety of uses for your landscape.

Peace lilies from the damp soil of humid, tropical rainforests, praised for their beauty and durability, are praised also for their power as indoor air purifiers.

Purple foliage creates a stunning accent in the garden, particularly when contrasted against gold or yellowish green leafed plants. Here are several great purples.

Cutting flowers to bring indoors - a luxury of having a home garden that everyone should enjoy. Here are a few perennial plants with summer blooms that last indoors.

The external appearance of leaves is as varied as the species that produces them. However, all leaves possess about the same internal configuration.

Unlike herbaceous plants, deciduous trees stand tall all winter, minus some important accessories -- leaves. What trigger causes leaves to fall in the autumn?

Clary sage is an ancient European plant which was popular in the Middle Ages; today, clary sage still has uses as an aromatic essential oil, particularly for women.

Strawberry pests run from gray fungus to white grubs. However, there are some ways to avoid or eliminate threats from these unwanted visitors.

Most people reach for the bleach to clean up household mold, but it can make the mold problem worse. Instead of killing the mold, the bleach actually can feed it.

Helpful advice for the begining seed saver on which plants to start with and how best to harvest, prepare and save the seeds.

Many perennial plants are just breaking dormancy in the spring and won't be blooming until summer or fall. These great plants however add spring color with early flowers.

An overview of the structure and function of an angiosperms' root system, stem and leaves, and flowering plant's adaptations to their environment.

If a plant’s leaves are green, it’s probably healthy. If the leaves begin to turn yellow, there’s a problem.

Nitrogen is one of the 16 elements necessary for plant growth and production.

The average back garden may appear safe place for animals, but chicken keepers should be aware that some common garden plants can be potentially lethal.

Spider plants are one of the most popular houseplants in the world. Here's a quick guide to this beloved and interesting houseplant!

Drought-tolerant American beauty berry, sports striking clusters purple fruit, yellow-green leaves and elegantly drooping branches in late summer fall.

Face to Face with Caterpillars is an excellent book for teaching children about different types of caterpillars.

Recycling is a hot topic and everyone's in on the act but what of left-over food scraps? Find out what happens organic waste and how it can be recycled.

This easily identified perky, pesky, lawn-flower has numerous nutritional and medicinal benefits and uses.

Microscopic plants that died 30 million years ago can help rid the garden of insect pests without harming valuable plants.

With a hard frost past in most areas, fall cleanup of the perennial beds should be underway. Here is what to do and why.

Scale insects are starting to get established on many types of trees, covering branches, leaves and anything beneath it with a stick, sooty mess populated by bees.

Medicinal herb shown to help prevent migraine headaches and reduce fever. Feverfew, member of the aster family, is a hardy perennial with white daisylike flowers.

Fire blight can be a serious gardening pest for many owners of apple and pear orchards. But with proper knowledge, fire blight can be controlled and treated.

Herbs are easy to grow and gather and can be used for flavouring food, as a medicine or for perfume. They are useful in cooking and good for your health and well- being.

A brief guide to one of the world's most popular tropical houseplants.

An easy tutorial on how to plant and grow a beautiful long blooming daisy, the moon daisy.

The key to making fantastic botanical paintings and collages is going straight to the source by painting with leaves.

Indoor plant problems are common so midwinter is a good time to check their health. Dust, bugs and fungi can sneak in and are best taken care of promptly.

Pond maintenance is key to healthy koi fish. A natural koi pond will undergo seasonal changes that should be acted upon to most effectively maintain optimum conditions.

A wetter than usual spring and/or a hotter and drier than usual summer will be reflected in how the garden looks in the late summer.

Treat everyday mishaps using herbs and plants such as lavender, arnica, tea tree, witch hazel and aloe vera from Mother Nature's first aid kit.

Selecting and caring for a poinsettia is simple and easy.

Fungi, mosses, lichens, and ferns are among the plants that produce spores rather than seeds as their vehicles of reproduction.

A simple fresh salad that can be served with both seafood and poultry dishes. Crisp cucumbers and fennel bulb are paired with vibrant orange segments and dill.

While surviving in the wilderness, you may find yourself relying upon nature for food. Plants are readily available, but not all are safe for human consumption.

The cactus family is an ancient botanical family which is native to dry, desert regions of the Americas; the Cactaceae plant family includes many familiar cacti.

The aloe vera plant is prized for its medicinal attributes. Add year-round activity to your garden by planting this succulent plant in large groupings.

Absolutely fresh salad leaves on your doorstep that cost nothing more than a little study and knowhow.

Plumeria, commonly called the Frangipani Tree, has acquired mystical status in Southeast Asia. It is an ornamental tree with scented flowers that is easy to grow.

Perennial groundvers can be attractive and useful and you don't have to restrict your choice to just Ivy or Vinca.

All-America Selections has announced its all-star lineup for the 2008 gardening season.

People know of Aloe Vera for its topical uses, believing it good only for skin and sunburns. In reality, it is useful for a wide range of both external and internal uses