Following lunar phases in the garden is the first step down a more obscure path . According to occult gardeners, there is as much significance in the moons tr
The Jewel Alocasias - Spotlight on Alocasia reginula Black Velvet
Of all the smaller Jewels, Alocasia reginula Black Velvet is one of the most familiar and recognizable. The dark, almost black leaves, adorned with brilliant
I have had bits and pieces of information about using rock dust in the garden scattered among my garden notes and in my books for years. Recently some neurotr
Whose Name Is the Bluebell: Hyakinthos or Endymion?
What is a bluebell? This is not a simple question. Several entirely unrelated flowers are called by this name. But to make things even more complicated, the E
Welcoming the New Texas SuperStars™ for 2008
Earning Texas SuperStar? status certainly isn?t easy. A plant must not only survive, but thrive, in blistering heat, drought, clay soil and sometimes violent
A naturalistic stroll in Madagascar
Living on Reunion island, I am only one hour away by plane of what we call here ?the big island? or the ?the red island?; the Republic of Madagascar. It is qu
The Jewel Alocasias - Spotlight on Alocasia reversa
The colors on the leaves of this Blue Jewel are said to be the reverse of those on plants weve been looking at recently. Wait a minute, what does reverse mean
Introduction to Echeverias- my personal experiences in Southern California
The following article is a discussion, from a personal experience point of view, of the Echeverias. I have grown dozens of Echeverias in pots and in the groun
Top 10 List of Plant Diseases that you might find in your Yard or Garden
I?ve been gardening for a long time and I don?t think there?s been a year where a new disease or insect hasn?t shown up in my lawn or garden. In this first of
Pot Ideas for Succulent plants
Tired of the same old assortment of pots for your burgeoning collection of succulent plants? We were. Good choices for potting succulents are rarely available
Top Ten Places to Add a House Plant
Looking around, a lot of us are lacking space for more plants inside the house and out! So what do you do when you have to start looking for new and unique pl
More wisdom from Bob, Master Gardener
The following are some more fascinating situations and clever solutions that make up the life a true master gardener like Bob.
Have you had your (nutritious) beans today? Try Lentils!
Lentils are one of the protein-rich legumes and said to be more easily digested than larger beans. They are one of the earliest domesticated crops but seldom
Zephyr is known in Greek mythology as the god of the West Winds. To me, Zephyr means the best squash I have ever grown OR tasted.
How to Spray Weeds and Insects Without Killing Everything Else
Insecticides and weed killers can be a gardeners best friend, but must be used with caution in a mature garden. Im not a big advocate of chemical products, bu
Let your plants help your home be hurricane safe!
Have you ever considered how your plants and trees can actually protect your home from damage in severe storms? Rather than being a danger to your home, your
How to Plant a Tree: Getting It Out of the Nursery Pot and Into Your Yard
You just bought a beautiful tree in a pot, and you have the perfect spot for it in your yard. What?s the best way to plant it? This step by step photo tutoria
For many people, the greatest drawback to growing fruit in their garden is the necessity to spray, spray, spray in order to keep pests from spoiling the fruit
Florida Butterfly Garden: Selecting native plants to attract butterflies
There is something magical about butterflies. I have yet to meet a person in the garden that does not smile when one glides by, landing on the nearest bloom.
The Big Ears - Spotlight on Alocasia odora
The archetypal Alocasia odora is among the hardiest of the Big Ears. Of course, when discussing tropical greenery, hardy is a relative term. Here I mean that
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