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Yes, Joyce, there is a Money Tree (Pachira)
Ugh, tax time! Are you wishing that you had a magic money tree? 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...
California
El Segundo
Growth Rate for Sweet Viburnum
Unnatural growth rates lead to weak, problem-prone wood. The attractive, oval fruits mature to purple-black. In their natural, multi-stemmed form and planted appropriately, sweet viburnums excel as a staggered screen or dense, evergreen hedge.As its species...
California
Santa Monica
Garden Crafts: How-to Instructions For A Macrame\' Hanging Planter
Of course, that was way back in the days of bell-bottom pants and tie dye too.Macrame plant hangers are a great gift for gardening friends. Match the thickness of the cord to the size of the container you wish to use it with.
California
El Segundo
Bad luck with houseplants? Try lucky bamboo
Remember, you usually "get what you pay for". Just top off with room temperature water as needed to keep it at the same level. Is your Spider plant perpetually spindly? That stem is rotting and should be removed immediately.The rest of the canes are usually...
California
El Segundo
A Grapevine Christmas Tree
It was so secure that I could easily pick it up and move it.Next came the task of adding twinkle lights. Then I put it in its place in the garage-high on a shelf and out of the way until next Christmas.
California
El Segundo
All-America Rose Selections for 2008
If you're looking for a quality rose that has been time tested look for the AARS logo.Images and plant facts courtesy of All American Rose Selections They are located in all USDA climate zones.The plants in the test gardens are given the same care as...
California
El Segundo
Warm and Cozy Buckwheat Seeds?
Suddenly I remembered buckwheat pancakes were made from buckwheat flour, and with that thought, I finally knew what my cozies were made from.By the time I had read just that much, I realized I was no longer shivering.
California
El Segundo
My favorite, versatile, new gardening tool is my \
I'm tempted by one that would help me take notes about my own plants over time. Are you, like me, shopping wisely these days? How about keeping a calendar appointment to get my seeds planted on time?
California
El Segundo
Growth Rates for Red Cedar Trees
Optimal cone crops begin when trees reach 70 to 80 years and can continue for centuries -- the species can live for nearly 1,500 years. Unlike trees such as magnolia and pine, cedar trees are not a single genus of plants.
California
Santa Monica
Hummers at your window - a great gift idea!
So next season I will buy one with the suction cups below the section with the feeding ports. Here's a goodwith a lot of information about feeders and maintenance including cleaning.In May, I hung my HummZinger on a pole near my pool and within sight...
California
El Segundo
Party Favors From the Heart: African Violets and Handmade Containers
I ended up making a card (shown above) to stick in the potting soil of each favor with a willow branch.On the outside of the card I stamped an organic looking wildflower image. When I got married about two years ago, I racked my brain to come up with...
California
El Segundo
Gardening Gifts A to Z
Annual flower seed choices include black-eyed Susan, marigold, nasturtium, pansies or sunflowers. Easy on, durable, wash with a hose--what's not to love? Our national tree*, an oak tree would be a grand gift for someone with room enough to accomodate...
California
El Segundo
Diana\'s Anise Biscotti
Anise is an annual plant with white, umbel flowers and a long taproot. All rights reserved., the free Encyclopedia; Biscotti. Biscotti can be made in a variety of ways, using almonds, pistachios or dried fruits.
California
El Segundo
What the Gardener Gets for Christmas
The essence of gratitude is expressed in a quote by Melodie Beattie frequently passed around via e-mail. The dreams and desires of the gardener are different from normal folk. I bet you didn't need the one you got this year.And of course we got pretty...
California
El Segundo
Plumeria\'s Growth Rate
This makes them ideal for southern exposures, such as the southern facing wall of a building. Plumerias can be moved to a more favorable location in the yard or greenhouse where they can grow at their normal pace through transplanting or cuttings.
California
Santa Monica
Plant Profiles For New Gardeners: Sempervirens tectorum, Hens and Chicks
It was thought to protect inhabitants from thunder and lightning strikes, so was a common sight planted on thatch and sod roofs. They may wither a bit, but if given a drink, they'll bounce right back with no ill effects.
California
El Segundo
Gifts from and for Gardeners: How to Make a Discharge Printed Vest
You'll want to keep both sides relatively the same tone, so both sides need to bleach as close to the same time as possible.Spray the back side, and the process should start. You'll need to dampen each side well, and bleed-through will ruin your design.Pour...
California
El Segundo
Handmade decorative paper with added flowers, seeds, leaves
This is a wonderful project for kids and makes great gifts. If you enjoy making paper, you may want your deckles to last longer. I will make ‘cards' you can plant using dill seed sprinkled on the wet paper pulp sheets.
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Zinnias
Gardeners that plant to attract colorful winged visitors won't be disappointed with zinnias. Even if you have a preference for a specific color,. Work the ground to about 6" deep after danger of frost has passed, removing rocks, grass and weeds.
California
El Segundo
Clay Critters for Plant Pots: A great kid craft for inside days
Gently flatten onto your work surface to make an oval disc, perhaps 2 inches long. Let it cool, then peel off the aluminum foil backing and hang it from your favorite pot! Don't panic if any pieces fall off, just glue them back on.
California
El Segundo
Just add water, Paperwhites bring a hint of spring
Leaves will grow first, soon followed by flowers. Set the bulbs with the flat side down in a single layer on the stones. The container size is up to you; do plant bulbs closely and with all the bulbs at the same level.
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Daylilies
Few pests bother dayliles. I don't believe I've spent more than $30 for any daylily and often much less.If you have several varieties of daylilies, it is quite easy to breed your own.
California
El Segundo
AAS 75th Anniversary Classics
AAS went back and reviewed all of their past winners and decided that these 5 choices were worthy of the title of classics. It makes an excellent companion plant for violas and pansies late in the season.There you have it, these are some of the tried...
California
El Segundo
Repurposing Items for the Garden: Old Tires
Absolutely, but with a helper! This is my warning: Don't be a hero. Furthermore, turning the tire inside-out is not for the faint-hearted and requires a lot of muscle, which is why it is important to have a partner to help you.To end this story on a positive...
California
El Segundo
Houseplants for Low Light
Some houseplants prefer bright light and can even tolerate direct sun. The majority of them can be found at almost any place houseplants are sold. Others, such as those originating on the shady bottom of a forest floor, can flourish in the low-light areas...
California
El Segundo
Food Justice for All
“One of the goals of the program is to bring organizations together to help each other and, in the process, build national networks and create a stronger [food justice] movement.” As part of the program, participant pairs will take part in national...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
What Is the Rate of Growth for Dogwood Trees?
Mulch an area about 8 to 10 feet around the tree to help retain moisture and prevent damage to the tree.The flowering dogwood can be prone to attacks from dogwood borers, midges, scale, leaf miners and other pests.
California
Santa Monica