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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Photo by springcolor
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Photo by Valery33
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Photo by Avedon "This DL arrived looking totally dead, but obviously overcame that and now is always a star in our garden."
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Photo by Galanthophile "Pulsatilla halleri subsp. styriaca"
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Photo by Artsee1
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Photo by KGFerg
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Photo by floota "Macon Money"
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Photo by Up2In2 "‘Raspberry Splash’"
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Photo by sedumzz
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Photo by dave
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