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Weather for Gardeners - Greenhouse gases and the Greenhouse Effect
Then consider the Earth's very complex weather system, with its many changing variables, some of which have been wittingly or unwittingly altered without thought to what changes in the patterns will result.Some effects, such as the melting of the north...
California
El Segundo
Time to Eat Broccoli!
Photo by Rick Gush The broccoli from our garden is, oh, so delicious! Some things are going along just as planned, and today we ate our first broccoli from the garden. One bed still has a lot of snail damage , but there are no cabbage worms yet.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Effects of Ultraviolet Light on Plant Growth
UV light can alter the composition of materials and conditions needed for photosynthesis, the process plants used to grow.Scientists have been testing the effects of ultraviolet-B radiation on crops for decades due to concerns about the depletion of the...
California
Santa Monica
Chrysanthemum Varieties – What Are Some Different Types Of Mums
This type requires a bit of extra care and may not survive cold temperatures. Examples include Anastasia and Cremon.– As the name suggests, spoon mums are easy to spot by the long, spoon-like petals that radiate from the center.
Ohio
Willoughby
Space Violets
In 1984, African violet seeds were sent into space to test the effects of radiation and zero gravity on them as part of the 'Seeds in Space' experiment. A total of 2 million seeds from 120 different varieties of plants, including tomatoes, were launched...
California
El Segundo
Guide to Leaf Identification
A compound leaf features one longer centralized axis upon which leaflets occur in rows. Palmately compound leaves have leaflets radiating out like fingers from the end of a stem.The shape, margins, tips, bases and the venation of a leaf all figure heavily...
California
Santa Monica
How Does Altitude Affect Vegetation?
Lower elevation plants typically require less sunlight, and they are safer from many short-wave radiation waves, which do not reach farther down into lower elevation regions of Earth's surface.Plants in lower elevations are more affected by droughts,...
California
Santa Monica
How Do Microwaves Affect Plants?
It is recommended, therefore, to use care when placing plants near microwave ovens.When soil is exposed to a prolonged dose of microwaves, plant growth within that soil is impeded, and germination rates go down, due to a diminished amount of nutrients...
California
Santa Monica
The Effect of Black Light on Plants
This is clearly seen in the many leaf colors of houseplants that are available from growers. For instance, carotenoids can be enriched or depleted depending on the species and wavelength of UV light that the plants are exposed to.
California
Santa Monica
The Significance of the Peace Lily Plant
It is also a symbol of peace and hope.As a white lily, the peace lily shares in signifying chastity and purity. Feng Shui is used in siting, designing and decorating buildings. The peace lily is believed to have strong protective and cleansing vibrations.
California
Santa Monica
Save Time In Your Home Garden With Plasticulture
To do plasticulture at home, however, I used polyethylene landscaping fabric, the kind that is supposed to last 20 years. The results have been impressive. Although home plasticulture may not be the most traditional—or even the most attractive—way...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Tan and Apricots
Although I don't get too much tan, at least I don't suffer of those terrible itchy and painful blisters which sun exposure makes to my skin, especially on my chest and feet. However, it is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine.[1]in our body,...
California
El Segundo
No Sludge Allowed in Organic Standards
The reason is that much of our sewage combines residential and industrial waste, resulting in contamination by substances such as mercury, lead and dioxins. It is defined as a “solid, semi-solid or liquid residue generated during the treatment of domestic...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Are Geraniums Poisonous to Humans?
Gardeners around the world may wonder: Are these plants poisonous to humans or pets?Geraniums are not poisonous to humans or pets, and they have a variety of uses. They are utilized for teas, cakes, astrigents and compresses.Geranium oil is used in insect...
California
Santa Monica
7 Daily Tractor Maintenance Tasks
It may be necessary to partially drain the tractor's fuel tank to remove excess water. Check the tractor's radiator-fluid level. Fuel should always be fresh—no more than three months in storage, according to Tammel.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
How to Stop Production of Cotton in a Female Cottonwood Tree
Only the female cottonwood tree produces cotton, so the proactive method of preventing cotton is to plant only male trees. Fortunately, there is a method of reducing the cotton shed by a cottonwood tree.Cottonwood trees are often found alongside rivers...
California
Santa Monica
Ankole-Watusi Cattle
Conformation: These medium-sized cattle have long, large-diameter horns. The large horns act as radiators; blood circulating through the horn area is cooled and then returned to the main body.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
How to Care for Miniature Potted Christmas Trees
Remove the foil wrapping around the pot when watering or immediately after. Generally 18 to 24 inches in height, these pint-sized conifers suffer the brutal fate of being tossed in the garbage by folks that don't realize some are easily planted in the...
California
Santa Monica
How to Grow Olive Trees at Home
Only fertilize once per month in the fall.Bring olive trees inside before the first frost in the fall. Pat the dirt down lightly and water thoroughly.Water the plant thoroughly when the potting soil is dry 1 inch from the surface.
California
Santa Monica
Lesser Swinecress Control: Tips For Controlling Swinecress Plants
) is a weed found throughout much of the United States. Keep reading to learn more about how to control swinecress.Swinecress plants are known by a number of names that include:Swinecress seedlings can be identified by small, narrow, lace-shaped(first...
Ohio
Willoughby
A Refreshing Walk on Upland Reunion Island
Temperatures also vary greatly with a yearly average under 12° and short periods of freezing. On the other hand, this area is rather well preserved as there are very few invasive species of plants which managed to grow and human activities have always...
California
El Segundo
How to Root a Schefflera Cutting
The soil level should fall 1/3 inch below the pot's rim.Examine the schefflera plant to find a healthy stem.Cut off a 6-inch stem with a sharp knife or razor blade. The heat from the sun makes it too hot inside the plastic bag.Check the soil every day...
California
Santa Monica
That Tractor You Own—Well, It Might Not Be Yours
Tags The News Hog Apparently, when you purchase a tractor , you purchase the equipment, but you just lease the software that runs the equipment. It's frustrating to be on the policing end of copyright law, and now you may find yourself walking the other...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
What Is the Structure of Hibiscus Flowers?
The petals are unfused, meaning they are each separate from one another.The pistil is the female reproductive part of a plant. At the top of its style, the hibiscus has five branches that curve outward from one another.
California
Santa Monica
Cold Hardiness and Palms- what does it mean and what can be done about it?
I am not talking about mountains versus deserts, but just hills versus valleys.Cold air flows off hillsides, so palms planted near the tops of hills will often have much less cold damage during a frost than those planted near the bottom, or in a valley,...
California
El Segundo
What Are the White Spots on Rose Bushes?
The white mildew is spread by the wind and develops during humid periods, according to the University of Illinois Extension website. Pruning of damaged branches is recommended by Plant Answers.The Leaf Hopper is a grey, green or yellow insect that measures...
California
Santa Monica
Preparing A Passion Flower Vine For Winter
For most climates, you will want to make sure that the Passiflora vine is planted in a somewhat sheltered area.For cooler climates, plant your passion flower vine near a foundation on a building or near a large rock or concrete surface.
Ohio
Willoughby