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Chelates are among the newest chemical compounds for preventing and curing certain plant deficiency diseases.  Sequestrene of Iron, also known as Sequestrene NaFe, the first of several iron chelates on

1st AWARD: S. J. Fosdick One of the big problems I found in operating my 13 x 16-foot greenhouse was the matter of watering.  During the winter I would usually

Just seven years ago this month in Atlanta, Georgia. The African Violet Society of America catapulted into being.  The organization was the spontaneous result of a gathering of judges (many

We have found that forcing bulbs indoors in water throughout the winter is a great delight. They are easy to grow and an excellent source of bloom to extend the

The long sunny days of summer are made joyous by the songs of birds who come to our gardens, but now, with cool nights and tints of autumn color in

Most likely, you will never have to worry about insect pests or diseases attacking your African violets.  Culturally healthy, well-grown houseplants can resist most plant enemies and will continue to

It makes little difference what your profession is regarding a capacity for enjoying greenhouse gardening.  It’s no hindrance, however, if that profession just happens to take you on periodic expeditions

Do you like to be among the first to have new and unusual plants? I do.  And in satisfying my natural curiosity in the latest introductions, I have found some

Everyone who grows begonias knows their fascination. Sooner or later, even the beginner becomes a collector.  For almost invariably, a first acquaintance with the handsome foliage of one species or

Although the literature is abundant about the earthworm, Lumbricus terrestris, some evidence of popular fallacy exists over the true scope of earthworm activity.  L. terreeiris is only one of several