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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
Garden Crafts: How-to Instructions For A Macrame\' Hanging Planter
You will have three groups of four cords. Hold all of the ropes with your left hand and wrap with your right. You will need something that can put a bit of tension on the rope as you do the macrame.Hold the 18" cord so that a tail sticks up above the...
California
El Segundo
Bad luck with houseplants? Try lucky bamboo
Forego the unfortunate philodendron. 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 soap spray.Thanks go to to our administrator...
California
El Segundo
A Grapevine Christmas Tree
Luckily, I have my own. I visualized a simple tree made of grapevines. Spray painting it with flat brown paint made the galvanized metal of the cage less obvious. I wound them in and out among the grapevines and pushed some up into the center of the cone...
California
El Segundo
Warm and Cozy Buckwheat Seeds?
I read a little farther, and there were reports of using the pillows for aching necks or shoulders, chills caused by fevers, and to soothe the aching tummies of little ones.The two that June had made for me were of a soft, stretchy, tube-like fabric,...
California
El Segundo
My favorite, versatile, new gardening tool is my \
He felt sure that my next phone upgrade should be to a "smart phone," a tool that could give me some of the functions of our computer and more. Such temptation! But having been burned before by roses, I hardened my heart, hesitated, and had a flash of...
California
El Segundo
Botanical Garden Plant Sales ~ A Shopping Frenzy for Gardeners!
I guarantee you'll be marking your calendar every spring with unrestrained enthusiasm in anticipation of returning to participate in anotherThank you to the following for permission to use their photos in this article:~ London, Ontario: UWO Friends of...
California
El Segundo
Hummers at your window - a great gift idea!
They're inexpensive and so much fun! A hummingbird window feeder. But they liked the Opus bottle feeder, too. I wanted the 'main' feeder to be the one we could see from our great room because that is where we spend most of our time.
California
El Segundo
Party Favors From the Heart: African Violets and Handmade Containers
I set up an inherited 55 gallon aquarium as aforum on Dave's Garden, mainly to boast of my undertaking and to gain some insight on how insane I really was in threads such as ", I found supportive friends who sent me countless African Violet leaves and...
California
El Segundo
Gardening Gifts A to Z
Again, advanced plant addicts may want more specialized books that focus on certain types of plants or genres of gardening. Well known and loved, red flowering "Christmas cactus" can be surpsisingly long-lived and thus passed down from generation to generation.
California
El Segundo
Diana\'s Anise Biscotti
They are usually made of simple, wholesome ingredients, are often low or reduced in sodium and fat, and contain healthful fruits or seeds that can be grown in a home garden.Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and get all your ingredients together.Place aluminum...
California
El Segundo
What the Gardener Gets for Christmas
Nevertheless, gifts received by the gardener will always include items like calendars with a different flower arrangement or garden scene every month and cumbersome books suitable only for the coffee table.I got a pretty calendar last year from my Secret...
California
El Segundo
The Best Fertilizer for Bamboo
The plant grows so fast that children, especially, find growing it rewarding. Growers with Bamboo Garden suggest supplying a 3-inch layer of compost or rotted manure around the base of the bamboo as a supply of supplemental slow-release, natural nutrients...
California
Santa Monica
The Best Fungicide for Tomatoes
Once a fungus attacks a plant, eliminating it isn't easy. Rings appear inside the spot, making it resemble a bull's eye. Fungicides can protect a plant if they are used before any kind of fungal infection begins.
California
Santa Monica
The Best Perennials for Texas
Deer-resistant, this fragrant herb does well in borders or in meadow plantings and can grow to 3 feet. This daisy does well in dry and rocky soil, and requires little water. These plants suit the soils and provide food and cover for native wildlife and...
California
Santa Monica
The Best Fertilizer for Plumerias
Growing to 30 feet in height, the best way to get your plumeria to bloom is by applying fertilizer.The best fertilizer for plumeria trees is one that is high in phosphorous, such as 10-30-10.
California
Santa Monica
Plant Profiles For New Gardeners: Sempervirens tectorum, Hens and Chicks
Many new gardeners are starting to plan their first adventure into our crazy, wonderful world. These plant profiles will feature time-tested seeds and plants that are easy to grow, but produce a great show.
California
El Segundo
Gifts from and for Gardeners: How to Make a Discharge Printed Vest
I just like denim personally.First of all, wear something so old that you don't care if you get bleach on it. You don't have to use award winning orchids to make a pretty Discharge Print, but you can if you wish.When you have your botanicals selected,...
California
El Segundo
Handmade decorative paper with added flowers, seeds, leaves
(Ink runs on most handmade paper.) This also helps your decorative material press into the wet pulp. You can add seeds, leaves, etc. You can purchase “cotton linters” to add long fibers for strength to junk paper pulp.
California
El Segundo
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Zinnias
Here in west KY, we plant zinnias again at the end of July for a great show that will take us through the rest of the summer and on into autumn. Without a little guidance from seasoned veterans, they often choose seeds and plants that are more challenging...
California
El Segundo
Clay Critters for Plant Pots: A great kid craft for inside days
Put a piece of aluminum foil over the rim, and curve your leaf into position.You want enough leaf to go over the edge and down inside the pot to balance the weight of the ladybug. Last summer, we came up with the idea of making clay critters to hang from...
California
El Segundo
Just add water, Paperwhites bring a hint of spring
Most growers discard their bloomed-out paperwhites, but if you have a warm garden you may plant them outside. But forcing paperwhite narcissus bulbs to bloom can be almost as easy as "just add water."
California
El Segundo
Evergreens For Pots: Best Evergreen Plants For Containers
Keep reading to learn more about container grown evergreens.When a plant is grown in a container, its roots are essentially surrounded by air, meaning it's more susceptible to temperature change than if it were in the ground.
Ohio
Willoughby
The Best Fruit Trees for Kansas
Gardeners may also wish to thin the fruit on the tree by removing some of the earliest fruits; this will allow the tree to produce better-tasting peaches. These trees need full sunlight to reach maturity and produce the most fruit.
California
Santa Monica
The Best Climbing Roses for Texas
Lady Banks grows 20-foot-tall canes, and Cecile Brunner is not far behind with 15- to 20-foot canes. The roses have overlapping petals that give the blooms a frilled appearance. Climbers can flower just in spring, or flower repeatedly, giving a color...
California
Santa Monica
Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Daylilies
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. These plant profiles will feature time-tested seeds and plants that are easy to grow, but produce...
California
El Segundo
Tips For Pruning Thyme Plants For Best Growth
Sometimes, a neglected thyme plant may need to be pruned back hard to remove woody growth and encourage tender, usable growth.Hard rejuvenation pruning normally take a few years to complete.
Ohio
Willoughby