Fluorescent Gardening
The recent advent of the seemingly-intense indoor lighting with fluorescent bulbs has naturally caused many indoor gardeners to wonder if plants could be grown under this light. According to extensive
Houseplants
How I Grow African Violets
When I started growing African violets a few years ago, I realized that I could have hundreds of blooms in many colors throughout the year. Before I knew it, my
Something New Greenhouse Full of Blooming Plants
What can be more heartwarming when winter comes than a greenhouse full of blooming plants? For that reason, more and more homeowners are acquiring greenhouses for the pleasure and relaxation
Want to Know About Amaryllis?
Our grandmothers grew pots of amaryllis and their grandmothers before them. Sometimes, even the grandfathers did. It is so ancient a custom that one may wonder which was the original
Variation by Spots
Plants with unusual leaves have always held a strange fascination for me and I find they are also greatly admired by others. In the window garden, where plants are seen
Ferns In A South Window
Ferns seem to me to be in the neglected bracket, at least when considered as house plants. These few words, with the pictures, will, I hope, serve to remove them
Growing Blooming Iris in The Home Greenhouse
The iris family includes several fascinating members well worth growing in the greenhouse. Whenever there is room. We like to have some Wedgwood, White Excelsior, and Golden Harvest for cutting.
Hybrid Gloxinias For Spectacular Window Color
Few if any flowering plants surpass the beauty of a gloxinia. The large, erect, bell-shaped flowers have a richness and variety of colors that make them superb. Even the gloxinia
Growing African Violets: Advice From Two Amateur Experts
Speaking strictly as an amateur, I would like to give some words of encouragement to gardeners who have not yet succeeded in growing African violets. Do not be discouraged by 1
Why Are My Ficus Rubber Tree Leaves Drooping?
Rubber plants are great and easy indoor plants. While they are low-maintenance and do not require much to thrive, you may notice your rubber plant leaves drooping and yellowing. This