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Growing Media for Desert Seeds
You will learn through experience which medium is best for your climate and growing conditions.
start seeds • vermiculite • perlite • peat moss • growing medium
You will learn through experience which medium is best for your climate and growing conditions.
start seeds • vermiculite • perlite • peat moss • growing medium
Quality Growing Media
The growing of quality plants depend on a number of factors of which the selection of the growing media, potting and watering techniques are absolute key to success. Compared to soil, soil-less growing media excel in the amount of air it makes available to the roots which makes it ideal for indoor seed starting. In this 3 article series we will look at requirements to a quality growing media, how to pot to ensure maximum water and air available, and finally how to water the plants.
growing • media • medium • quality • bedding
The growing of quality plants depend on a number of factors of which the selection of the growing media, potting and watering techniques are absolute key to success. Compared to soil, soil-less growing media excel in the amount of air it makes available to the roots which makes it ideal for indoor seed starting. In this 3 article series we will look at requirements to a quality growing media, how to pot to ensure maximum water and air available, and finally how to water the plants.
growing • media • medium • quality • bedding
All About Potting Soil
The right soil is crucial to your plants. Without it they won't thrive and may even die. Here is a look at potting soil and a guide to choosing the right one.
houseplant care • potting soil • vermiculite • perlite • planting in containers
The right soil is crucial to your plants. Without it they won't thrive and may even die. Here is a look at potting soil and a guide to choosing the right one.
houseplant care • potting soil • vermiculite • perlite • planting in containers
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) Cuttings
Hippeastrum are also better known as the Christmas Amaryllis. It is a so-called tunicate bulb which can be propagated through a technique called dis-sectional cutting. Cuttings are easy to do indoors during the winter and the new bulbs will flower in less than two years. This article also provides growing information for the Hippeastrum so don't miss it. The techniques described for the Hippeastrum can also be used to propagate hyacinths, onions, tulips, and daffodils, among others.
flower • amaryllis • hippeastrum • genus • december
Hippeastrum are also better known as the Christmas Amaryllis. It is a so-called tunicate bulb which can be propagated through a technique called dis-sectional cutting. Cuttings are easy to do indoors during the winter and the new bulbs will flower in less than two years. This article also provides growing information for the Hippeastrum so don't miss it. The techniques described for the Hippeastrum can also be used to propagate hyacinths, onions, tulips, and daffodils, among others.
flower • amaryllis • hippeastrum • genus • december
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.
potting soil ingredients for containers • how to mix potting soil • soilless mixes for container gardens • homemade potting soil • what is perlite
Choose the correct potting soil for indoor and outdoor container gardens. Soilless mixes contain added ingredients to improve plant health and garden beauty.
potting soil ingredients for containers • how to mix potting soil • soilless mixes for container gardens • homemade potting soil • what is perlite
Ready, set, sow!
Now is the time to browse the online seed catalogues to plan a spring garden filled with annuals and vegetables. This article gives you the sources and the know-how to start sowing!
gardener • online seed catalogues • spring gardening • seeds • germination
Now is the time to browse the online seed catalogues to plan a spring garden filled with annuals and vegetables. This article gives you the sources and the know-how to start sowing!
gardener • online seed catalogues • spring gardening • seeds • germination
Spring Fever
How to amend your soil to get the best start on the season
spring fever • amending soil • soils • sand • vermiculite
How to amend your soil to get the best start on the season
spring fever • amending soil • soils • sand • vermiculite
Container Gardens
Many garden favorites such as strawberries, blueberries, peppers and tomatoes can be grown in containers. Design a container garden around what you enjoy eating.
container gardens • how to grow strawberries in a container • design a container garden • vegetable container garden • potting soil
Many garden favorites such as strawberries, blueberries, peppers and tomatoes can be grown in containers. Design a container garden around what you enjoy eating.
container gardens • how to grow strawberries in a container • design a container garden • vegetable container garden • potting soil
Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors
Sowing vegetable seeds indoors, 7-8 weeks before the last frost is a great way to ensure strong plants that can stand up against weeds and produce more fruit.
indoor greehouse • starting seeds indoors • germinating seeds in a small greenhouse • extending the growing season of plants • seed starter mix
Sowing vegetable seeds indoors, 7-8 weeks before the last frost is a great way to ensure strong plants that can stand up against weeds and produce more fruit.
indoor greehouse • starting seeds indoors • germinating seeds in a small greenhouse • extending the growing season of plants • seed starter mix
Yard and Garden Planning Reader Questions
Readers ask questions about dividing and deadheading perennials as well as overwintering coleus and fish in a water garden.
water garden • fish • coleus • overwintering annuals • deadheading
Readers ask questions about dividing and deadheading perennials as well as overwintering coleus and fish in a water garden.
water garden • fish • coleus • overwintering annuals • deadheading
Quality Potting Techniques
The way a gardener handles growing media can profoundly affect the final quality of the bedding plants even if all other factors, such as light, water, and temperatures are optimal. Air porosity is a key factor in good root growth, and thus the final quality of bedding plants. Air porosity is affected not only by the choice of growing mix, but also by the way the containers are filled. In this installment we will look at the right way to fill containers.
potting • success • quality • bedding • plants
The way a gardener handles growing media can profoundly affect the final quality of the bedding plants even if all other factors, such as light, water, and temperatures are optimal. Air porosity is a key factor in good root growth, and thus the final quality of bedding plants. Air porosity is affected not only by the choice of growing mix, but also by the way the containers are filled. In this installment we will look at the right way to fill containers.
potting • success • quality • bedding • plants
Starting with Seeds, part 1
Starting seeds indoors yourself is a very exiting proposition and everyone can do it. Contrary to common belief it is not hard at all and you do not need any special equipment, other than what you can buy at a local garden center and a home improvement store. In the long run it will be cheaper to grow your own flowers or vegetables, and you can even try cultivars which are not readily available at garden centers. But this is really not the reason why I recommend that you try seed starting. Starting plants from seed is a fantastic experience nobody should be without, it is inexpensive and easy to try, and you will become a much better gardener from growing your own transplants first. It is the best plant learning experience you will have. January is an excellent time to buy the few items you do need. So visit your garden center and home improvement store now but make sure you read this article first. This is part 1 of “Starting with Seeds” where we will discuss what equipment is important. Next installment will detail the setup, planting and growing.
seed • starting • equipment • propagation • garden
Starting seeds indoors yourself is a very exiting proposition and everyone can do it. Contrary to common belief it is not hard at all and you do not need any special equipment, other than what you can buy at a local garden center and a home improvement store. In the long run it will be cheaper to grow your own flowers or vegetables, and you can even try cultivars which are not readily available at garden centers. But this is really not the reason why I recommend that you try seed starting. Starting plants from seed is a fantastic experience nobody should be without, it is inexpensive and easy to try, and you will become a much better gardener from growing your own transplants first. It is the best plant learning experience you will have. January is an excellent time to buy the few items you do need. So visit your garden center and home improvement store now but make sure you read this article first. This is part 1 of “Starting with Seeds” where we will discuss what equipment is important. Next installment will detail the setup, planting and growing.
seed • starting • equipment • propagation • garden
Starting with Seeds, part 2
Starting with seeds, part2 looks at the many aspects of seed growing, from planting the seeds, temperature and water requirements, positioning of the fluorescent lights to transplanting and hardening off outdoors. None of these factors are difficult to learn, but to succeed you need to know what to expect. If you are unfamiliar with terms such as "watering from below", "bottom heat", and "cotyledons" then this article is for you. You will also find useful information such as how seedlings germinate by color, a link to a great seed raising guide, and an indept explanation of how to succesfully water seedlings. Learn about selecting seeds, timing, sowing, transplanting, growing on, and hardening off.
seeds • starting • part2 • buying • germination
Starting with seeds, part2 looks at the many aspects of seed growing, from planting the seeds, temperature and water requirements, positioning of the fluorescent lights to transplanting and hardening off outdoors. None of these factors are difficult to learn, but to succeed you need to know what to expect. If you are unfamiliar with terms such as "watering from below", "bottom heat", and "cotyledons" then this article is for you. You will also find useful information such as how seedlings germinate by color, a link to a great seed raising guide, and an indept explanation of how to succesfully water seedlings. Learn about selecting seeds, timing, sowing, transplanting, growing on, and hardening off.
seeds • starting • part2 • buying • germination
Terrarium Projects Part 3-Woodland/Tropical Plants
Woodland plants for terrariums.
terrariums • woodland plants • enabling garden • horticulture therapy
Woodland plants for terrariums.
terrariums • woodland plants • enabling garden • horticulture therapy
Propagation Techniques
Indoor gardening can be an expensive hobby. Collecting seeds and plants for propagation is a great way to cut costs.
plants • propagation • stem cutting • leaf cutting • root cutting
Indoor gardening can be an expensive hobby. Collecting seeds and plants for propagation is a great way to cut costs.
plants • propagation • stem cutting • leaf cutting • root cutting
General Hydroponics and Systems
Advantages, different systems and how to avoid problems in hyrdoponic gardening, according to Justin C., one of the owners of Arizona-based retailer Sea of Green.
pail system • aeroponics marijuana • how to grow hydroponics • growing hydro • growing aeroponics
Advantages, different systems and how to avoid problems in hyrdoponic gardening, according to Justin C., one of the owners of Arizona-based retailer Sea of Green.
pail system • aeroponics marijuana • how to grow hydroponics • growing hydro • growing aeroponics
Creating New Bromeliad Plants Through Offsets
Bromeliads are beautiful and easy to care for plants, that generate new plants through their offsets or pups. This article offers tips on how to propogate bromeliads.
propagation of new plants • harvesting pups or offsets • caring for bromeliad overview • growth tips • terrestrial
Bromeliads are beautiful and easy to care for plants, that generate new plants through their offsets or pups. This article offers tips on how to propogate bromeliads.
propagation of new plants • harvesting pups or offsets • caring for bromeliad overview • growth tips • terrestrial
How to Grow Coleus from Cuttings
One of the many advantages to growing Coleus is that you can propagate them very easily making it simpler to increase your own Coleus collection.
how to grow coleus from cuttings • how to grow coleus from stem cuttings • growing coleus from cuttings • can you grow coleus from cuttings • can you grow coleus from stem cuttings
One of the many advantages to growing Coleus is that you can propagate them very easily making it simpler to increase your own Coleus collection.
how to grow coleus from cuttings • how to grow coleus from stem cuttings • growing coleus from cuttings • can you grow coleus from cuttings • can you grow coleus from stem cuttings
How to Make Potting Soil
These six potting soil recipes, like the John Innes recipe, could be what makes a garden thrive instead of languishing about. Learn to make potting soil instead buying!
potting soil • john innes compost • potting soil mix • potting soil ingredients • how to make potting soil
These six potting soil recipes, like the John Innes recipe, could be what makes a garden thrive instead of languishing about. Learn to make potting soil instead buying!
potting soil • john innes compost • potting soil mix • potting soil ingredients • how to make potting soil
Making Hyper-Tufa Stepping Stones
Adding a special touch to the garden is easy with hyper-tufa stepping stones.
hyper-tufa stepping stones • making hyper-tufa stepping stones • garden walkway • garden feature • steps to making hyper-tufa stepping stones
Adding a special touch to the garden is easy with hyper-tufa stepping stones.
hyper-tufa stepping stones • making hyper-tufa stepping stones • garden walkway • garden feature • steps to making hyper-tufa stepping stones
Peanuts Are Exotic Plants
Peanuts, famous for being grown in the south, can be a star of your garden even if you live in a cool climate. For those in zone 8B to 11, there is a perennial variety.
peanuts • growing vegetables • exotic plants • vegetable gardening • how to grow peanuts
Peanuts, famous for being grown in the south, can be a star of your garden even if you live in a cool climate. For those in zone 8B to 11, there is a perennial variety.
peanuts • growing vegetables • exotic plants • vegetable gardening • how to grow peanuts
Crassula--Succulent Plants
Interview with Norma Lewis, a collector of Crassula succulent plants.
succulents • crassula
Interview with Norma Lewis, a collector of Crassula succulent plants.
succulents • crassula
Arachis
Native to South America, the leguminous genus Arachis is once again being brought into the limelight by the Florida Nurseryman Growers Association Florida Plants Of The Year Program.
arachis • leguminous genus arachis • arachis glabrata • perennial peanut • perennial
Native to South America, the leguminous genus Arachis is once again being brought into the limelight by the Florida Nurseryman Growers Association Florida Plants Of The Year Program.
arachis • leguminous genus arachis • arachis glabrata • perennial peanut • perennial
Hydroponics Introduction!
Introduction to Hydroponics!
hydroponics • water-based growth • plants • soil-less • soilless
Introduction to Hydroponics!
hydroponics • water-based growth • plants • soil-less • soilless
Germinating Pinyon Pine Seeds
There are about eight species of pinyon pine, and all are slow-growing and difficult to cultivate. However, once established, they are drought-resistant.
pinyon • pinion • pine • germinate • stratification
There are about eight species of pinyon pine, and all are slow-growing and difficult to cultivate. However, once established, they are drought-resistant.
pinyon • pinion • pine • germinate • stratification
Hypertufa Containers-Part I: Create Your Own Container
Making your own hypertufa containers.
hypertufa • troughs • recipe • how-to • making hypertufa troughs
Making your own hypertufa containers.
hypertufa • troughs • recipe • how-to • making hypertufa troughs
Start Your Windowsill Garden Now
With Fall and winter approaching, thoughts naturally turn towards capturing some of the beauty of spring and summer and keeping it inside for the cold months. Growing herbs inside can help keep you in touch with life and nature as well as provide favorite fresh tastes to meals.
indoor gardening • herbs • herb gardening • perennials
With Fall and winter approaching, thoughts naturally turn towards capturing some of the beauty of spring and summer and keeping it inside for the cold months. Growing herbs inside can help keep you in touch with life and nature as well as provide favorite fresh tastes to meals.
indoor gardening • herbs • herb gardening • perennials
Azalea Cuttings
Azaleas are fantastic shrubs with year round appeal, and contrary to common belief they are not difficult to propagate at all. Cuttings taken in early summer, or late winter, can be rooted indoors. If you have ever wondered what it means to 'stike a cutting' then this article is for you.
azaleas • cuttings • shrubs • rhododendron • dormant
Azaleas are fantastic shrubs with year round appeal, and contrary to common belief they are not difficult to propagate at all. Cuttings taken in early summer, or late winter, can be rooted indoors. If you have ever wondered what it means to 'stike a cutting' then this article is for you.
azaleas • cuttings • shrubs • rhododendron • dormant
Hydroponic Gardening on a Gradient!
Hydroponic gardening on a gradient discussion!
hydroponics • gradient
Hydroponic gardening on a gradient discussion!
hydroponics • gradient
African Violet Q&A
Answers to readers questions about the care and feeding of African Violets
houseplants • flowering houseplants • african violets • african violet care • african violets won't bloom
Answers to readers questions about the care and feeding of African Violets
houseplants • flowering houseplants • african violets • african violet care • african violets won't bloom
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.
propagating african violets • how to propagate african violets • african violet • african violet care • growing 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.
propagating african violets • how to propagate african violets • african violet • african violet care • growing african violets
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.
how to grow streptocarpus • growing streptocarpus under fluorescent lights • growing cape primroses • propagating streptocarpus • propagating cape primroses
Streptocarpus, commonly known as cape primroses, are becoming as popular as African violets. Their virtues include stunning beauty, easy care, and easy propagation.
how to grow streptocarpus • growing streptocarpus under fluorescent lights • growing cape primroses • propagating streptocarpus • propagating cape primroses
How to Grow Zonal Geraniums
Zonal geraniums are an easy to grow flowering favorite for gardeners everywhere. Their showy blooms make them a must for every flower garden.
growing geraniums • how to grow geraniums • blooming plants • red flowered plants • zonal geraniums
Zonal geraniums are an easy to grow flowering favorite for gardeners everywhere. Their showy blooms make them a must for every flower garden.
growing geraniums • how to grow geraniums • blooming plants • red flowered plants • zonal geraniums
Kalanchoe Plant Care
Kalanchoes have long-lasting blooms and don't like too much sun or too much water, making them perfect, easy-care indoor plants.
kalanchoe • kalanchoe care • kalanchoe watering • kalanchoe sun • kalanchoe light
Kalanchoes have long-lasting blooms and don't like too much sun or too much water, making them perfect, easy-care indoor plants.
kalanchoe • kalanchoe care • kalanchoe watering • kalanchoe sun • kalanchoe light
Learn to Cook Gourmet Cuisine at a Spa
While healthy meals and cooking classes have become regular features at many destination spas, the new trend is toward gourmet cooking and nutrient-rich cuisine.
gourmet cooking • spas • cooking classes • cuisine • nutrients
While healthy meals and cooking classes have become regular features at many destination spas, the new trend is toward gourmet cooking and nutrient-rich cuisine.
gourmet cooking • spas • cooking classes • cuisine • nutrients
Miniature Desert Gardens
You can build your own miniature desert garden, bring it indoors in the winter, and enjoy it all year long.
miniature desert garden • desert garden • cacti • cactus • miniature garden
You can build your own miniature desert garden, bring it indoors in the winter, and enjoy it all year long.
miniature desert garden • desert garden • cacti • cactus • miniature garden
Propagating Herbs
Avid gardeners may want to eventually start propagating their own plants in order to increase their supply of herbs.
growing herbs • propagating plants • growing plants • how to grow herbs • stem cuttings
Avid gardeners may want to eventually start propagating their own plants in order to increase their supply of herbs.
growing herbs • propagating plants • growing plants • how to grow herbs • stem cuttings
Soil for Desert Container Gardens
Desert soil, when mixed with water, will have the consistency of concrete. So, when potting desert plants,you'll need to create your own soil mixtures.
desert container garden • desert garden • container plants • soil • soil for container plants
Desert soil, when mixed with water, will have the consistency of concrete. So, when potting desert plants,you'll need to create your own soil mixtures.
desert container garden • desert garden • container plants • soil • soil for container plants
The Magnificent Aloe
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.
using aloe vera • aloes • aloe plant • uses for aloe vera • growing aloe vera
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.
using aloe vera • aloes • aloe plant • uses for aloe vera • growing aloe vera
Tips for Growing Roses from Cuttings
If you already grow your roses from stem cuttings these tips will help increase the amount of successful cuttings you have as well as speed up the time it takes.
how to grow roses from stem cuttings • tips for growing roses • tips for growing roses from stem cuttings • how to grow roses from cuttings • tips for growing roses from cuttings
If you already grow your roses from stem cuttings these tips will help increase the amount of successful cuttings you have as well as speed up the time it takes.
how to grow roses from stem cuttings • tips for growing roses • tips for growing roses from stem cuttings • how to grow roses from cuttings • tips for growing roses from cuttings
Turning Tomato Growing Upside Down
Growing tomatoes upside down not only saves garden space, but insect problems are reduced and yields are increased.
tomato • gardening • upside down • growing • plant
Growing tomatoes upside down not only saves garden space, but insect problems are reduced and yields are increased.
tomato • gardening • upside down • growing • plant
Fall is for Planting
Fall is for Planting
autumn gardening • fall gardening • fall gardens • planting • california
Fall is for Planting
autumn gardening • fall gardening • fall gardens • planting • california
Increase Your Daylilie Plants
The Daylily Appeal
the daylily appeal • proliferation • proliferations • daylily • american hemerocallis society
The Daylily Appeal
the daylily appeal • proliferation • proliferations • daylily • american hemerocallis society
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