Orchids of the Cactus Family
Too often, the spinose members of the cactus family have been used to symbolize the desert of the southwest. Consequently, few people know that not all cacti have spines or
Houseplants
What Is Tree Fern Wood? Is It Any Good?
You would hardly consider a 40’-foot tree fern possible for your living room. But you’ll find the “hapu” or Fernwood containers made from its fibrous trunk most attractive for growing
Prepare The Home Greenhouse In June For Fall And Winter Flowers
Fill your greenhouse with chrysanthemums if you want a colorful show this fall and winter with plenty of blooms to cut. They are about the easiest and most satisfactory flowers
Houseplants Enjoy A Vacation Too
Like most of us, houseplants enjoy a rest and a change of scene once in a while. That is, most of them do. A few are just plain stay-at-homes and
3 Share How I Summer My Houseplants
Every year, a debate breaks out on the topic of moving house plants outside for the summer. Below several homeowners share their experiences of “How I Summer My House Plants”
Can Winter Weary House Plants Thrive Outdoors?
House plants and those grown in a greenhouse will benefit from a location outdoors during the summer months and can make an attractive addition to the outdoor living area. As
Every Greenhouse Grower Needs a Few Good Tools
A good assortment of tools arranged for convenient use can be recommended to every greenhouse gardener. Those tools actually needed are inexpensive, and many of the most useful are homemade.
From Rockets to Relaxing Growing African Violets
From rockets that zoom thousands of miles an hour to African violets that grow a few inches a month is quite a jump, but taken in stride by the technical
May In The Home Greenhouse
It’s potting time in the greenhouse. Large plants, particularly those which have flowered and will be grown on for several years, need either top dressing with fresh soil or shifting
What To Do In The Home Greenhouse In May
Why not center your outdoor living around your greenhouse? It offers a source of water for refreshments, electricity for lights and cooking, and provides space for storage cabinets and a