10 Questions To Ask Before You Buy a Greenhouse?
Today, more and more people are contemplating owning a home greenhouse. Greenhouse gardening as a year-round, all-weather activity appeals to men and women of all ages. Some want it strictly
Houseplants
The Poinsettia Flower A Flower of of Mystery
In December 1945, I wrote an article for Plants and Gardens, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden serial, entitled “Poinsettia: Mystery Flower.” Now, seven years later, I am glad to have the
The Ultramodern Bromeliads
Bromeliads are as ultramodern in appearance as the United Nations buildings in New York, but they have been popular houseplants for a hundred years in Europe. The bromeliads are air
Are Variegated Houseplants Tough Enough To Take It
What are the most popular or best variegated houseplants. To accomplish this, we checked the experiences of others in the growing community, visited nurseries and botanical gardens, and consulted catalogs
When and How To Feed House Plants
To have happy house plants, it is necessary to know when and how to feed them. Even when a plant is growing in its proper compost, thought must also be
These Tropical Trees Grow Anywhere – Indoors
Tropical trees make exotic additions to indoor gardens. With so many types on the market, every indoor gardener can find one or more which will thrive under the growing conditions
Greenhouse Plants…. For Collectors
The fundamental fascination of owning a greenhouse is the knowledge that now you can grow rare, odd, and unusual plants. It is impossible to grow and flower many of these
Greenhouse Plants . . For Beginners
If you are a new greenhouse owner and are a little frightened at the prospect of what to grow, perish such fears. You bought a greenhouse to have fresh flowers
A Patriarch Christmas Cactus
The primary purpose of growing house plants, like Christmas cactus in most cases, is successful flower production. Surely, many times, when a prized plant bursts into beautiful bloom, the rest
What Are Some Favorite Houseplants Homeowners Love To Talk About?
Over the years I have met many houseplant owners and everyone has a favorite houseplant. Below you will find some of them along with comments on why these plants are