 I have never had so many good ideas day after day as when I worked in the garden. -John Erskine
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How Potatoes Grow
Potatoes are usually grown from other potatoes. You plant a whole, small potato, or a piece of a larger one for a new plant. The whole potato or cut piece has several slightly recessed, dormant buds or "eyes" on the surface. When conditions are right, these buds will sprout, whether the potatoes are in the ground or in a kitchen cupboard. The sprouts then develop into independent plants. |  |
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A How-To Guide for Propagating Bromeliads
When it comes to separating a bromeliad offset, often called a pup, from the mother plant, many people develop a case of "separation anxiety." I know I did. While it isn't terribly difficult to do, there are some basic guidelines to follow in order to achieve success. |  |
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Scale
Different species of scale insects attack various kinds of fruits in all parts of the country. Branches, twigs, and leaf undersides are covered with numerous small bumps |  |
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Edible Landscaping - Herb Gardening Basics 101
Millions of households in the United States grow herbs -- in vegetable and perennial gardens, in containers, or on windowsills. And with good reason! In addition to their obvious role in cooking, herbs are also attractive and add color, interesting textures and forms, and rich or subtle fragrances to the home and garden. |  |
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Keeping Animals Out of the Garden
In addition to insects and diseases, gardeners must keep an eye out for two and four-footed pests. Whether or not one of the critters listed below will cause problems in your garden depends a lot on where the garden is located. If woods adjoin your property, squirrels and raccoons may become pests; if you're surrounded by fields, mice and woodchucks may invite themselves in to dine on your tender young plants. |  |
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Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra 'Variegata')
Plant Habit: Shrub, Tree, Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic, Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 2-12 feet
Plant Spread: 4-6 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color, Evergreen, Variegated
Fruit: Showy, Other, Indehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer, Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant, Xeriscapic
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge, Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant, Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots, Suitable for hanging baskets
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Banana (Musa 'Hua Moa')
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Other
Edible Parts: Fruit
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Tahitian Apple (Spondias dulcis)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: 12 to 50 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Fruit: Showy, Other
Fruiting Time: Year Round
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Year Round
Edible Parts: Fruit
Eating Methods: Raw, Cooked
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots
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Red Edge Peperomia (Peperomia tricolor)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 6 inches to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 6 inches
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated, Other
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Yellow, Other, Green
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots, Prefers to be under-potted
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Rose (Rosa 'Charisma')
Bloom size: Medium: 2-3"
Petal count: full: 26-40 petals
Rose bloom color: Orange and orange blend
Extra Bloom Info: In small clusters
Rebloom: Good
Class: Floribunda
Extra Color Info: Red/orange/yellow blend
Growth Habit: Medium, 3-4 feet, upright
Fragrance: Mild
Hybridizer & year: Bob Jelly, 1977
Optimal growing zones: USDA zone 6 and warmer
Awards: AARS
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Plant Height: 3-4 feet
Plant Spread: 2-3 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy, Fragrant
Flower Color: Bi-Color
Flower Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Parentage: Gemini x Zorina
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"This DL arrived looking totally dead, but obviously overcame that and now is always a star in our garden."
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"Pulsatilla halleri subsp. styriaca"
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"Macon Money"
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"‘Raspberry Splash’"
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