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Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Zinnias
If you have your heart set on giant red flowers or the neon combination of purple and chartreuse, chances are, it is available.Zinnias are surprisingly drought-hardy when established.
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Daylilies
Tiny little plants for the front of the border are available to towering giants with flowers the size of dinner plates.If you have a sunny area with average soil, you can grow daylilies.
California
El Segundo
Butter Daisy, a Low Maintenance Annual
They were much too thick, so the plants were thinned and the children took some of the seedlings home to plant in their gardens.These tough little plants are very easy to grow, so they were perfect for a child's first gardening experience.
California
El Segundo
Growing Hops For Profit
Stretch the twine 10 to 15 feet over the row. Not only will this advertise that you have hops available, but it opens up the lines of communication so that you can identify local needs and adjust your variety of hop crops as necessary to meet them.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Grow Nut Trees for Nutrition & Profit
Once nut trees are established, their generally low maintenance makes them an attractive addition to any hobby farm. Whatever nut trees you're most fond of, the most important thing is to “Grow what your land is really suited for, and grow what grows...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Dave\'s Garden Book Review: Tough Plants for Southern Gardens
I give it two ‘green thumbs up'. I was happily surprised to find many of his suggestions growing in my own garden and the image showing the cover of the book is just a very few of the armload of varieties that I clipped for the shot.
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Cockscomb; Celosia argentea var. cristata
The larger the container, the more robust the cockscombs will be. Cockscomb seeds are inexpensive and are often found on the bargain racks at the local big box store. Without a little guidance from seasoned veterans, they often choose seeds and plants...
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Coleus
Coleus can reach 30" (76.2cm) or more so a generous container is advised.Most coleus prefer bright, shady conditions with a bit of morning sun. Coleus do like their water and will wilt if the soil becomes too dry.
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Caladiums
Plant a number of tubers in each pot to make for a fuller show. They like warm, damp, shady conditions during their growing season and dry conditions when they are dormant. Caladiums can give them bright colors in the shade and they are very easy to grow...
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: The Alba Rose
Albas can withstand fairly severe winters, but do not do as well where winters are extremely mild (or non-existent.)My alba is planted in full sun, but it is reported that they can grow well in conditions that are shadier.
California
El Segundo
Homemade Gifts from the Garden
Present the tied, fresh herbs in a basket or mixing bowl and add a bottle of olive oil and vinegar to top it off.For the food lover who doesn't like to cook, consider a gift of freshly made herb butter.
California
El Segundo
Three Aralias for your indoor gardens
Balfouriana or pinnata)False aralia - genus Plerandra (Schefflera, Dizygotheca) species elegantissimaCall it what you like from the above names, it is still a real Aralia, from the same family as the other plants here.
California
El Segundo
Prickly Panaceas: The Herbs Behind the Hype
In the herbal world "cat's claw" refers to either Uncaria tomentosa or Uncaria guianensis. Tomentosa is similar, but with less curvaceous thorns and yellow flowers.Both plants are valued for their medicinal bark, which is stripped from vines eight years...
California
El Segundo
Yes, Joyce, there is a Money Tree (Pachira)
A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without express permission of the creator.
California
El Segundo
How to Keep Tulips from Falling Over
If you use this technique you will never have a fallen tulip again.
California
Santa Monica
How to Keep a Rubber Tree Plant Outside
Banyans grow in USDA zones 10 through 12.A rubber tree plant can survive some chilly weather -- it is one of the hardiest figs -- but if your area has winter snow or cold snaps when the outdoor temperature stays below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, keep your...
California
Santa Monica
Garden Crafts: How-to Instructions For A Macrame\' Hanging Planter
Tiny, delicate cord will look out of place holding a heavy container, as will rough, thick cord and miniature containers. Take two of your completed sides and hold the cords in your hand.
California
El Segundo
Tips for Growing Tomatoes – How to Grow Tomatoes
(18 C.) or higher to ripen. This type usually does not mature until well into the growing season, however.Many yellow or orange tomatoes are considered Long Keepers as they can normally be stored for several months provided the area is cool and dark.Given...
Ohio
Willoughby
Bad luck with houseplants? Try lucky bamboo
It should do well with standard office lighting or a bright spot in a home. Short stems of bamboo sell for a dollar or so. Insect complaints are few but if bugs bother your bamboo, try washing them off with warm soapy water, or treat them with insecticidal...
California
El Segundo
How To Grow Peas: Requirements For Growing Peas
The requirements for growing peas are a little less stringent than for other vegetables in that they enjoy a cooler, moderate climate. There are), which are actually used as split peas, and then there arefreestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1");...
Ohio
Willoughby
A Grapevine Christmas Tree
However, as collectibles so often do, my garden ornaments became more and more numerous. What a treasure it has become! Next came all of my garden ornaments. After a time, the cage was interwoven with circle after circle of grapevine.
California
El Segundo
4 Herbs to Grow for Asthma
It has a beautiful blue flower and likes to grow in the sun. It's often used as a tea specifically for lung weakness that contributes to asthma. These episodes often occur in response to an allergen, so it is, of course, helpful to treat the person as...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
How to Grow Bulbs for Bettas
The top of the bulbs where the leaves sprout is the more narrow end. This eliminates chlorine, chloramine and heavy metals from the water. One way to spice up the typical Betta's fish bowl is to plant live plant bulbs and create a small underwater jungle...
California
Santa Monica
How to Grow Amaranth for Greens
Tiny sprouts with their first pair of true leaves can be harvested a few days later and used as micro-greens. To harvest young amaranth greens, cut off the entire plant a few inches above ground level.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Tips For How To Grow Chamomile
Too much fertilizer will result in lots of weakly flavored foliage and few flowers.Chamomile is drought tolerant and only needs to be watered in times of prolonged drought.For the most part, chamomile is not affected by many pests.
Ohio
Willoughby
5 Reasons Your Farm Needs To Be Profitable
If for no other reason than you want to visit other farms, your farm should be able to help you do that. We wanted to do more mushrooms logs, but the spawn and equipment were too expensive.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
When to Plant Tomatoes in Missouri
Heirloom varieties, those that have been cultivated for more than 50 years, have an old-fashioned taste, but typically take longer to mature -- often needing more than 80 days to flower, fruit and ripen.Newer, hybrid varieties have been developed over...
California
Santa Monica