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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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.
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
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
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