Your All Things Plants newsletter for November 3, 2012

• 18 new members.
• 94 new threads.
• 1,982 new posts.
• 3,033 new images to the plant database.
• 71 new comments in the plant database.

There were 7 new gardening ideas posted last week:

By 1AnjL November 3, 2012 Explaining indoor lighting Indoor lighting tips: Bright light: south or west window with bright light all day. Low light: Place plant in the middle of a room, near a north facing window, or a window shaded by trees all day. Indirect light: East facing window or in the middle of a room. (no comments)

By Boopaints November 2, 2012 Inexpensive plants ALWAYS go to the clearance racks at garden nurseries before shopping for full priced plants. Sometimes a little TLC is all a plant needs and at 75% off, you can’t go wrong. (9 comments)

By Joannabanana November 1, 2012 Quick clean for small tools Clean your small tools in the dishwasher and then spray with oil for added protection against rust. Quick and easy! (7 comments)

By Sharon October 31, 2012 Looking for magic: Cayenne pepper Aunt Bett always said, "Look for the magic that hides in plants, look real close and you'll find it." Cayenne pepper, HOT! On a hot scale of one to five, I'd rank it close to a six, it's that powerful. Even so, it too contains magic; let's find it. (1,749 words - Read the full article) (42 comments)

By Joannabanana October 30, 2012 Snow is a great insulator "Snow is a good insulator". Anyone who gardens in the North has probably heard this numerous times and even repeated the statement to others, without knowing how much of a difference the snow makes. (454 words - Read the full article) (6 comments)

By Sharon October 29, 2012 Looking for magic: Thyme Aunt Bett always said, "Look for the magic that hides in plants, look real close and you'll find it." I needed a little magic in my life and I think I've found what I need in spices. Along with a few others, thyme is one that is ripe with nutrition. Let's check it out. (1,300 words - Read the full article) (14 comments)

By eclayne October 28, 2012 Moisture crystals and water loving plants in ground I don't have any boggy areas in my garden for water hogs like Canna and Colocasia. To reduce watering frequency, work in 2-3 times the recommended dose (5 gal. container) of dry moisture crystals. (140 words - Read the full article) (13 comments)