Archive for October, 2007
November Gardening Tips
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007Here are some more tips for gardening in the winter. Though November brings an end to outdoor gardens, there are many ways to enjoy plants over the winter. Fluorescent lighting makes a collection of African violets or small foliage plants thrive where there is little or no natural light. Commercial grow-lights are available, but […]
Create a Wreath From a Corn Hust
Sunday, October 28th, 2007As an avid gardener it is hard to be couped up inside all winter, lucky there are plenty of crafts to do. One of my favorite is to decorate my house with items symbolic of Halloween and thanksgiving. Here is one of the best that I have found.Make a pretty wreath out of corn husks. […]
My tips for Planting New Plants
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007Sometimes you have to plant when you have the time, even if its in the middle of the afternoon on a hot day. But the ideal time to plant is on a still, overcast day. The point is, stress your new plants as little as possible. • Water the plants in their pots the day […]
Grow Vegetables Indoors
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007If you have the room in your house, consider adding a small pepper or tomato plant. These are actually tropical perennials and given enough light, will continue to produce fruits all winter. Tomatoes need a large pot. You’ll have more success growing a compact, patio variety. Cherry tomatoes and small-fruited peppers like chilies or cherry […]
Taking Plants in for the Winter
Thursday, October 11th, 2007How Do You Decide Which Tender Plants To Keep?Here are some tips that I use when closing down the garden for winter.1. Keep only healthy plants. If something has been struggling all summer under the best of conditions, it is not going to improve indoors. 2. Never bring in a plant with pests or disease. […]
I Recommend Purple this Fall
Friday, October 5th, 2007Plants with colorful foliage have always been popular, but with the new found interest in color, these plants are in extremely high demand. The great thing about plants with attractive, colorful foliage is that they look showy, and have appeal regardless if they are in bloom or not. This is all the more important for […]
Poinsettia Tips
Monday, October 1st, 2007How often should I water my poinsettia?The plant needs to stay moist. Check every other day or so, and when the soil starts to dry out, add water until it comes out the drainage hole.
Where should I place my poinsettia?Like any other plant, your poinsettia needs light, and lots of it. Place near a South, […]
