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November 6, 2006 · 33 comments

Spider Plant

Spider plant Chlorophytum comosum also known as spider plant, airplane plant, ribbon plant originally from Africa and is a member of the large lily family. It was a popular ornamental…

September 19, 2006 · 99 comments

Calla Lilies

I live in northern Wisconsin, I would like to plant calla lily in clay pots and start them in the house in a south window ( 1 bulb per pot) Then place them outside. Is it possible? How…

September 10, 2006 · 42 comments

Coleus cuttings

I was given a plant start from a coleus plant . It has green leaves with a magenta center, the more sun it gets the deeper magenta the leaves get. I was told this is an inside plant…

August 10, 2006 · 0 comments

Container Tomatoes

Tips for growing tomato plants in a container Three problems you should avoid: 1. Too small of a pot 2. overheated soil 3. fluctuating moisture Choose the largest container available (eg…

August 10, 2006 · 42 comments

Container Tomatoes

Tips for growing tomato plants in a container Three problems you should avoid: 1. Too small of a pot 2. overheated soil 3. fluctuating moisture Choose the largest container available (eg…

July 26, 2006 · 11 comments

Brugmansia care

Brugmansia , Angel Trumpet is a large shrub or small tree with large, pendent trumpet shaped flowers. There are several varieties that range in color and growth habit but all are known for…

July 6, 2006 · 2 comments

Number of Plants in a Garden Calculator

This gardening calculator computes the number of plants which will cover a garden. It will calculate the number if the plants are placed on a: Rectangular or Triangular Grid. To use this…

July 6, 2006 · 1 comment

Mulch Calculator, how much mulch will I need?

Try the Mulchalator This mulch bag calculator computes volume of mulch you will need to buy to cover an area. The variables are: Volume of Mulch Needed (in cubic yards), Area of Coverage…

June 26, 2006 · 0 comments

Growing Clematis

CLEMATIS Rumor has it that clematis vine is difficult to grow. Given the right location and a little know-how clematis is a relatively easy vine to grow which will reward you with a…

May 24, 2006 · 8 comments

Cascading Tomatoes

Cascading tomatoes- Make your own Topsy-Turvy Here’s an innovative way to grow tomato plants. You need a hanging basket 10″ or larger. Make a hole in the middle at the bottom of the basket…

April 10, 2006 · 25 comments

Bay laurel

Bay laurel Bay laurel ( Laurus nobilis), Bay Tree, Sweet Bay has been grown as an ornamental plant since ancient times. It is an aromatic evergreen Mediterranean herb that has dark green…

March 10, 2006 · 0 comments

Gloxinia care

How to grow a gloxinia plant Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) has oblong fuzzy leaves, large velvety bell- shaped flowers with ruffled edges. This tender tuberous perennial is a member of the…