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Propagating plants can be for a variety of reasons; for personal pleasure or to make money. Either way, it can be a rewarding pastime.

All stems perform three basic functions: support of the leaves and flowers, fluid transport between leaves and roots, and food storage.

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.

Continuing to look at our herbs and medieval plants still in use today. Many medieval herbs and plants are still used in modern gardens very successfully.

Stems come in two varieties: soft, green herbaceous stems or hard woody stems.

Many plants reproduce by rhizomes.

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

Removing a wisteria vine from the yard is a moderately difficult process that requires patience and the utmost care.

An easy and fast dish made from whole grains and vegetables that tastes great and is high in fiber, this Quinoa salad is a pleasant alternative to pasta salad.

A unique way to display plants in the formal garden landscape is to grow or train them to a standard form. These tips will help you grow shrubs in tree form.

Learn how to successfully germinate seeds. Gain a better understanding of the life cycle of plants and how all the parts of a plant work together for survival.

Indoor gardening can be an expensive hobby. Collecting seeds and plants for propagation is a great way to cut costs.

The Devon heaths will be the first reintroduction site as conservation organizations work to restore the native smooth snake into its former range in southern England.

It's necessary to keep dahlia tubers alive over winter if you want to take cuttings from them next spring. To do this you need to know how to lift and store them.

Xylem is part of a plant's vascular system.

You don't need a commercial butterfly kit to rear butterflies. Gathering your own eggs or caterpillars gives the kids even more fun - and even more educational value

The Desert Rose is a succulent plant that gives a profusion of pink and red flowers. A colorful garden plant, it is also ideal as a houseplant or potted patio plant.

When it comes to growing flowers, pest control is a major concern. Find out how to get rid of an aphid infestation on Dahlias with these simple steps.

Nowadays, more people are returning to natural fabrics as they rediscover their benefits. With a little extra care, they can be as easy to wash and wear as synthetics.

Chimps have tickled our fancy from the days of Jane Goodall's pioneering research at Gombe in Tanzania in the 1960s. Her research gave new insights in to Chimp behaviour.

Strawberries are relatively easy to grow, but there are a few signs to look for in distressed plants to make sure there is a healthy crop to harvest.

Whether you're buying new pots or recycling old ones, there are some things you need to be paying attention to when creating your container desert garden.

Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus), Virginia Native Plant Society 2009 Wildflower of the Year, is an early blooming native plant at home in bog and water gardens.

Like plants outdoors, houseplants can fall prey to a variety of insects, but most are easy to get rid of. Here's a quick overview of the most common ones.

Don't you have better things to do than weed the garden? More simple steps to controlling weeds in the flower garden all season long -- with minimal work.

Here are types of Nicotiana for growing in a variety of themed gardens. The many species of flowering tobacco plants inspire many ideas for annual flower gardens.

There are about 100 species of goldenrod, all native to North America. All are flashy. All host a variety of insects.

Sunflowers are generally easy to grow, but a few problems can sidetrack any gardener.

These gorgeous perennials return each year bearing an abundance of large richly colored flowers, a delight to the eye from early summer into late fall.

How to collect and obtain a variety of culinary spices for use in recipes.

Ginger can be used to help arthritis, diarrhea, flu, headache, heart and menstrual problems, diabetes, and probably the most well-known, stomach upset and motion sickness

This is the time of year when the gardening bug bites and people are beginning to buy a lot of plants. Make sure you know what to look for when buying your plants.

Treat friends and family with a bountiful crop of unique, colorful and flavor-packed heritage tomatoes this gardening season.

Rosemary is a great addition to your garden and your spice rack. Thinking about buying a rosemary Christmas tree? It'll be easy to keep after the holiday.

This herbal plant may help obese and overweight individuals lose weight safely when used as part of a healthy lifestyle and exercise and diet plan.

Get tropical with these fun and simple baskets made from the fibers of the banana plant. Following other traditional styles weave yourself a fruity concoction. . .

Also known as Queen of the Night, this common name is used to describe several genera of night blooming cactus flowers.

Oregon grape is more closely related to holly than it is to grapes; it has a long history of medicinal uses among indigenous peoples and Eclectic physicians.

Flower gardeners know perennial flowers respond to basic care with better blooms and vigorous growth. Follow these summer care tips for your best perennial garden ever!

Dahlias deliver brilliant color all season long. Dazzling color can be achieved throughout the summer and early fall by planting dahlias in groups.

Ethanol made from corn is already helping to reduce CO2 emissions and increase national security, by providing a renewable alternative fuel to the U.S. energy portfolio.

Beautiful roses can be grown in desert gardens, providing the gardener takes a few steps to ensure their vitality and longevity.

Understand the biological processes that control the rate of aging and the principals of longevity that can to be applied to daily life and staying younger longer.

Succulents are water retaining plants which can survive in hot and arid conditions; most common succulents are cacti but succulent species include other plants too.

Rose gardeners will love to find this gift basket under the Christmas tree. Fill it with all or any of these tools a rose gardener can't do without.

Viburnum is a versatile shrub with year round appeal. With showy fragrant flowers and attractive summer and fall foliage, the viburnum can grace all types of gardens.

By knowing which insects are beneficial to your garden, you can reduce the time spent hunting for bad bugs.

There are very few reasons why house plants do not grow and thrive as they should. Once the cause of the trouble is found it is easy to overcome.

Mulch is the flower gardener's number one tool, offering multiple benefits for your flowers and the soil all year long. Take advantage of this work saving secret weapon.

Layering can occur when plant stems that are still attached to their roots come in contact with the soil or other rooting medium.