… Q. Is it possible to grow a bay-leaf tree inside the house? A. Under the right circumstances, a bay … for bay seasoning. During the winter, a bright spot with a few hours of direct sunlight a day is best. Water very sparingly in winter and let the potting mix dry out before watering again. …
Type: Plant Info
… frost and, when picked, should have between 1 and 2 inches of stem attached. Since a gourd is 90 percent water, it is necessary for that water to evaporate through the stem. They can be washed in soapy water, …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. I had problems with grubs in my lawn this summer. Is there anything I can do this fall, or should I treat the lawn next summer? A. Chemical … tunnel deeper in the soil, putting them out of reach of most products. An alternative choice is to treat the damaged areas with imidachloprid in mid-July of next year. Always water the turf …
Type: Plant Info
… What’s the best remedy for controlling this pest? A. An advanced infestation of whitefly is very difficult to control. When bringing a new plant into your house in the future, inspect it … soap can help. Placing bright yellow sticky traps (either purchased or made at home) is a good method for catching the adult whiteflies. Some gardeners have had success by spraying …
Type: Plant Info
… to try at home. Have your kids outgrown their toddler rainboots? Don’t throw them away! Here is a fun project for the whole family. Materials A rainboot predrilled with three holes; small … wet. 2. Next, add soil to the boot. The shaft of the boot should be filled, and when the plant is placed in the boot, the plant will stick out. 3. Spritz with water. If the begonia plants are …
Type: Blog
… Jonas Friddle is a singer, songwriter, and old-time banjo player whose songs have received multiple awards … of a musician who has done his time in pub sessions and square dance halls, and his writing is full of imagery, honesty and humor. “[Friddle] deftly explores just about every nook and … lithe voice hadn’t already given it away. Amazing stuff.” - Independent Clauses. jonasfriddle.com oldtownschool.org/hireus …
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… ’Medallion’s foliage is a festival of greens, with each different shade feathering into the next. First, there’s the … velvety purple underside. Calatheas are tropicals native to northwest Brazil, and ‘Medallion’ is one of over 300 known varieties. Because they can’t take temperatures below 60, they’re most …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pretty Betsy Jupiter’s beard ( Centranthus ruber 'Pretty Betsy') is a perennial with pink to coral-red flowers. The selection prefers sandy, well-drained alkaline soil in full sun or part shade; it is native to Europe, where the White Cliffs of Dover turn red when it blooms there in spring. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… mum ( Chrysanthemum 'Matchsticks') are golden yellow with fire engine-red tips. The quill form is created when normally flat petals don't split down a seam as they mature. The red at the tips of this cultivar is the color that would be seen if this were a daisy-flowered mum. This hardy cultivar does not …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This cute little sea urchin is a cactus native to Catamarca province in northern Argentina. It starts as a flattened globe … with spines. This plant does not like to be touched! In its native habitat, this species is accustomed to long, hot, dry periods with occasional cloudbursts. It can take temperatures …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
