Plants can be grown to maturity entirely by artificial light. Whether or not such a cultural method is worthwhile is another story. However, the problem is not simply turning on enough light to compensate for the lack of sunshine. Light has three “dimensions” and is profoundly affected by its relationship to another factor of plant … Read more
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 experiments conducted in such widely separated places as Holland and Harvard University, scientists have also been interested in this possibility. In general, the findings of … Read more
More plants than window space! That’s the problem that confronts many indoor gardeners today. But it’s a problem which can be solved by using electric lights. Electric Lights for House Plants With properly installed and maintained fluorescent or incandescent light fixtures you can grow house plants in places you never thought possible—poorly lighted windows, and porches. … Read more
Our living room is bright with plants all winter because we bring summer indoors with push-button sunshine. It all started a year ago when we needed a winter home for the goldfish that lived in our small garden pool. My handy spouse fitted a frame (made from two-by-fours salvaged when our neighbors rebuilt their attic) … Read more
Amateur gardeners are always interested in propagating plants from cuttings or seeds. This is not always possible in the average home because insufficient light is generally available. When fluorescent lights came into use as a new method for growing plants, amateur gardeners without facilities found that they could grow plants from cuttings or seeds in … Read more
Give your African violets that little extra care to keep them at their peak throughout the winter. Plants From Attic To Basement When your care for African violets fills every favorable window in the house, you will start scouting the place for additional quarters for your plants. At this point, you become a “fancier.” One … Read more