When people are sick, they are sent to the hospital, where under good conditions and watchful care, they recover their health. Every plant lover realizes how much plants are like people, and so most flower grower readers should not think it strange when I say that when plants show signs of ill health they too … Read more
Flower lovers need not be discouraged if they do not have sunny windows, for a surprising number of plants thrive in a northern exposure, and some even bloom beautifully. African Violets African violets blossom just as freely, and the sheen of the leaves is often better than on plants grown where they get some sunlight. … Read more
If you read the advertisements as well as the text in your favorite garden magazine, you surely have noticed the many types of greenhouses offered by the homeowner. Some are large in size, others are small enough to fit a window frame. Perhaps the greenhouse of your dreams has become a reality, and though it … Read more
A flexible plant bench on wheels fitted with copper trays makes my venture with house plants easy and pleasant throughout the year. My husband designed and built a 3′ feet high bench that extends the length of three sun porch windows. Long narrow trays to fit the window sills are also a boon to my … Read more
Protective coloration and mimicry of surrounding objects so everyday in the animal kingdom are seldom encountered in plants. Few realize that a group of plants that best exemplify this interesting phenomenon are easy subjects for the sunny window garden. These plants belong to the mesembryanthemum family, represented in some of our gardens by the old-fashioned … Read more
What is more enjoyable on a gray winter day than a house plant decked with red flowers or laden with bright red fruit—so gay and colorful that even a single specimen will add a glow of cheerfulness to the room? One of the brightest and easiest to grow of the red-fruited house plants is Jerusalem-cherry … Read more
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 and books on house plants. Our first problem was to select the useful houseplants and those best suited to greenhouse conditions. Considerable differences of opinion … Read more
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 he gives other potted plants. Wide Selection Of Tropical Trees Trek to the greenhouse or page through a specialist’s catalog to select the tree you … Read more
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 their favorite. Swiss Cheese Plant For dramatic effect and simplicity of care, or as a source of continuous pleasure, few house plants can compare with … Read more
Textures! From the smoothness of sleekest satin to soft, furry down, they are found in the leaves of houseplants. How stimulating they are to the flower arranger searching out materials that will enhance, either by affinity or contrast, the decoration in mind, for that time or season when flowers are few and expensive. Along with … Read more