Now is time to worry about your indoor plants Oct 23, 2008
All of a sudden houseplants have spotty leaves, white powders, rotting roots and tiny insects ... Don't use high nitrogen fertilizers on houseplants as these make them weak and susceptible to attack. (Anchorage Daily News)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE LIFESTYLE BUDGET Oct 22, 2008
DIYGARDENER-HOME (Lamp'l, DIY Network -- Column) -- Healthy houseplants. 680. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
A coleus by any other name would look as sweet Oct 17, 2008
Coleus plants have been favorite houseplants since Victorian times, when they were grown in entryways ... They make great houseplants and add lots of color to a room ... Houseplants: The heat is on. (Anchorage Daily News)
Fresh herbs still an option in winter Oct 16, 2008
Not too hot: Though they can t stand frost, most herbs (and other houseplants) prefer life on the cool side, no higher than the mid-60s ... Let them sleep: During winter, herbs and other houseplants slow their growth and go dormant, so you won t be able to reap big harvests like you could in August. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Dana's View: Staddles Oct 5, 2008
Imagine watering your houseplants or your yard plants with salt water. Nothing would survive after a week or so of this diet. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Green thumbs up: Prepare tender plants for chilly days ahead Oct 4, 2008
Although a killing frost is unlikely until mid-October, many tropical plants, annuals, and houseplants are sensitive to temperatures even in the 40s, necessitating quick action to protect or propagate these tender treasures ... The latter half of September is also the preferred time to begin gradually acclimating houseplants that enjoyed a summer vacation outdoors to the lower light conditions they will encounter in the home environment ... Even houseplants that spent the summer in the shade... (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Patricia Ann Baker Oct 4, 2008
Her abundant garden and many houseplants showed her love of gardening and green thumb. She even tried watermelons and peanuts. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
GARDEN Q & A: Tips for the care and feeding of houseplants Oct 4, 2008
GARDEN Q ps for the care and feeding of houseplants ... I have just moved to my own apartment and have inherited two houseplants ... Taking care of houseplants is a great way to begin what can become a lifelong love of gardening - whether in or out of doors. (Florida Times-Union)
Set up lights to see your indoor plants through winter Oct 3, 2008
Well, it is time to go inside, and by that I mean it is time for houseplants to go inside. Have you even looked at your houseplants this summer ... I urge readers to do this every fall, and more and more have come to realize that this is the only way to protect their investment in houseplants. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pothos as a Teaching Plant Oct 3, 2008
For the person who has never cultivated a houseplant before, the pothos becomes a "gateway plant" to growing other houseplants. Pothos is one of the most commonly cultivated houseplants ... Often, people do not have houseplants for the simple reason that they are afraid to kill them. (Suite101.com)
Free E-Book Explores Health Benefits of Wheat Grass for People and Pets Oct 3, 2008
(PRWEB) October 3, 2008 -- Ever wondered why your cat can't resist nibbling on your favorite houseplants. Or why your dog tugs at the leash to chomp on a mouthful of lawn grass. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Roses n’ Raspberries (Oct. 3) Oct 3, 2008
If anyone knows of the sudden appearance of large houseplants with longish leaves and fragrant clusters of waxy-looking flowers on long, droopy stems, they should alert campus police. Or maybe the thief could try cultivating a conscience and take the hoyas back. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Desperation becomes her Oct 3, 2008
She works in a plucky flower shop that's about as realistic as the Pie Hole diner on "Pushing Daisies." Yet it's clear that arranging flowers and watering houseplants at her father's business isn't the sort of career that's going to rescue our heroine from crippling existential crises and a ticking biological clock. But then, the point of most single-girl shows (and their downfall, not surprisingly) is that we're supposed to derive most of our chuckles from watching these women humiliated in... (Salon)
Art Journal About Houseplants Sep 23, 2008
Houseplants seem to be that invisible part of homes that are noticeably missing when they're moved ... When thinking about houseplants, are memories of giant ferns in your grandmother s living room sparked ... Do you think about your various trials and tribulations with houseplants over past the years. (Suite101.com)
Logee's Tropical Garden and Contain... Sep 19, 2008
The Fall 2008 catalog added 39 new plants and products, bringing the total number of plants featured in this catalog to over 190 tropicals, succulents and houseplants. Gardeners will appreciate that each plant mentioned in the catalog has an accompanying photograph. (Suite101.com)
RECYCLE CORNER: Another great way to recycle: Part 3 Sep 18, 2008
Mix with potting soil and sand (one-third of each) for houseplants. Give a quart away (with the worms still in it) to someone else who wants to start vermicomposting. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Officials: Oakes water is safe Sep 18, 2008
Nelson says the water might harm houseplants. But he says the city can filter the chemical from the water. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Combatting invasive and persistent plants Sep 18, 2008
Here are responses to a column on using vegetable steaming water (potlikker) on houseplants ... I've used it on houseplants for years and plan to try drinking some soon. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Enhancing Your Houseplant Collectio... Sep 16, 2008
Enhancing Your Houseplant Collection: Using Common Household Items With Houseplants ... Using Common Household Items With Houseplants ... Props: Pencils, chopsticks, and small skewers all work well as stakes for houseplants needing a little extra support. (Suite101.com)
Nourishing Your Houseplants Sep 16, 2008
Food and Fertilizers for Healthy Houseplants. Houseplants, like people, need the right nutrition in order to grow and thrive ... Powders are quite popular in outdoor gardens but not practical for houseplants. (Suite101.com)
Museum Piece Offers Glimpse of a Prefab Future Sep 14, 2008
Digital probes in houseplants send a voice-mail message when water is needed. When the doorbell rings, a touch screen reveals a wireless video feed from the front entry. (Washington Post -- Technology)
Free compost available to Menlo Park residents Sep 13, 2008
Free giveaways of the compost - often used to supplement soil for gardens and houseplants - will be held Saturday from 7 a.m. to sunset, Sept. 26 from noon to sunset, Oct. 11 from 7 a.m. to sunset, Oct. 31 from noon to sunset, and Nov. 14 from noon to sunset. Heavy rain will postpone compost pickups by one week. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Take steps to save cherished plants from first frost Sep 5, 2008
On the other hand, you can keep them growing as houseplants and they will bloom in December if given good light, though not necessarily supplemental light and cool temperatures ... Fuchsias, too, can be grown as houseplants if you provide cool enough temperatures, say in the low 50s. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sept. planner Sep 4, 2008
Now is a good time to repot houseplants if you ve not done so in two years. Otherwise the soil becomes hard and drains poorly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Frugal Ways To Increase A Houseplan... Sep 1, 2008
Frugal Ways To Increase A Houseplant Collection: Get Houseplants From Kitchen Scraps, Cuttings and More ... Get Houseplants From Kitchen Scraps, Cuttings and More ... Save kitchen scraps such as avocado pits, and carrot and pineapple tops, don't toss them in the garbage or on the compost heap, turn them into beautiful houseplants instead. (Suite101.com)
Houseplant Safety Sep 1, 2008
Some houseplants are toxic and even deadly ... choosing houseplants becomes a little more complicated than simply picking ones that are visually appealing and appropriate for the conditions you can provide ... Many houseplants can make children and furry family members sick. (Suite101.com)
Anita Home and Garden Club Annual Flower Show Sept. 8 Aug 28, 2008
There will be exhibit tables with displays including collectibles and crafts, roses, houseplants and wild grass bouquets, pine cone centerpieces, patriotic themes, baskets, miniatures, people's choice, posies in unusual vases, pumpkins, gourds, scarecrows and goodwill. Keepsakes will be given to all who attend. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Water from vegetable steamer OK for plants Aug 21, 2008
My question is whether that water, when cooled, could be used on houseplants - ferns, philodendrons, ivies, etc. It could be that this liquid has beneficial minerals, or it might be too salty (even though it's right from the tap). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Avoiding Cancer One Day At A Time Aug 19, 2008
It not only explains which things are bad for us, but also gives concrete examples how to avoid them, such as safer alternatives to carcinogenic (cancer-promoting) chemicals used in cleaning products and houseplants that remove harmful substances from indoor air. There are many good tips for eating healthier, losing weight (obesity is also a cancer risk) and for teaching children about healthy lifestyle. (Suite101.com)
Australian artist in New York offers remedies on environment Aug 13, 2008
Published: August 13, 2008. In a bright studio at New York University, Natalie Jeremijenko welcomes visitors to her environmental health clinic. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Prescriptions for Health, the Environmental Kind Aug 13, 2008
For common pollutants like formaldehyde, benzene and toluene she typically prescribes the copious use of houseplants, which have been shown to absorb some chemicals. With the designers Will Kavesh and Amelia Amon, she has also developed a system that uses solar energy to power customized L.E.D. lights, which promote plant growth while providing a light intended for human use. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Garden grows more than expected after flood Jul 24, 2008
The first step out any door encompasses a step onto one of the decks or the porch where houseplants are in abundance. These areas provide the summer home for gardenias, Christmas cactus, elongated leaf ivies, vining weeping figs, ornamental sweet potatoes, caladiums and various hanging planters. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
California must wake up to looming fuel crisis Jul 20, 2008
As an urban dweller with two kids, a 40-square-foot yard and little ability to keep houseplants alive, much less grow my own food, words like "famine" and Web sites like tend to hit my panic button. As the third-largest refiner of crude oil in the United States and home to 206 oil fields, California has more petrol than most states. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Mystery Insect Found In London's Natural History Museum's Wildlife Garden Jul 17, 2008
28, 2002) Like tiny Russian dolls, the mealybugs that infest your houseplants carry bacteria inside their cells that are themselves infected with another type of bacteria. A new study by researchers at the. (Science Daily)
Master Gardener scholarships available Jul 16, 2008
Subjects covered in class include annual and perennial flowers, fruits and vegetables, houseplants, lawns, trees, ponds, landscape design, entomology, plant pathology, soils and fertilization. An all-day trip to the plant pathology and entomology labs on the Iowa State University campus in Ames provides hands on experience. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Fair results - Open class flowers and houseplants (A-15) Jul 15, 2008
Results for open class flowers and houseplants (A-15) at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair have been made available to The Chippewa Herald. Flowers and House Plants - Horticulture & Arrangements - Ageratum. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Junior fair participants honored with Awards of Excellence Jul 15, 2008
Updated Jul 14, 2008 - 09:57:40 CDT. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Kill Spider Mites in the Garden Jul 8, 2008
Spider mites infest stressed garden plants and houseplants, especially in summer months ... Several species of spider mites thrive in our gardens and on our houseplants, causing general plant decline for days or weeks before we detect their presence ... If your houseplants show evidence of a spider mite infestation, you can place them in the shower with you each day for a healing rinse. (Suite101.com)
GARDEN Q&A: Plant Japanese maples for burgundy foliage Jul 8, 2008
My houseplants grow well in my south window, but every time I move some to the north window, they do poorly. Do you have any suggestions for plants that might grow there. (Florida Times-Union)
'Shower' the Wedding Season with Love, Tradition and Aloha Jul 6, 2008
Gather palms and ferns (houseplants you may already have on hand) into the party area to add an island feel. Create centerpieces by filling clear glass bowls with beach sand and placing a candle firmly in the center, surrounded by a sprinkling of seashells. (Pekin Times, IL)
Green Building Options from the Ground Up Jul 6, 2008
Don't forget the "green" value of houseplants. Not only do they beautify your d. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
GUT INSTINCT: THE QUICKER LIQUOR-UPPER Jul 3, 2008
My tinkle s for toilets or potted houseplants why waste my natural fertilizer. You re drinking in public view. (New York Press)
Moss in the City - Living With Urban Wildlife Pests Jul 2, 2008
I have even had them break through my window screen to sample houseplants and steal nuts. In 1998 I awoke to noise coming from the living room. (Courier Publications, ME)
Garden gifts Jul 2, 2008
Two very different ivy houseplants began as components of a corsage given me on the day I graduated from ministerial training. Donna gave me the Autumn Joy sedum that blooms so abundantly every year and Roger sculpted the lifelike banana slug magnet that holds receipts to the cupboard door. (Daily Triplicate)
Cora Jane Janie Melton Jul 2, 2008
She enjoyed sewing and making quilts for her family, and she loved her houseplants. She will be deeply missed by her family. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
BOTANICALS: Cyclamen Jun 26, 2008
General: Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) often are sold as houseplants, but they sometimes don't do well because they dislike heat. Instead, plant them in a partially shaded, cool, frost-free location. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Coffee grounds should be composted Jun 21, 2008
I could not establish coffee's usefulness as a fertilizer, but it could be a useful amendment to maintain an acidic soil pH for houseplants that prefer that, including African violets and Norfolk Island pines, as long as you use it sparingly. While the beverage is quite acidic, pH tests show that coffee grounds are only mildly acidic, ranging from 6. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Classifieds 6/19/08 Jun 20, 2008
New tires 185-70R13 Houseplants. GARAGE SALE Fri. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Using organic fertilizers Jun 20, 2008
With houseplants, for example, which have no room in or on their pots for bulky organic materials. And quick-acting, concentrated fertilizers are needed for emergency feeding of neglected plants. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Recycling Corner: June 19 Jun 20, 2008
Create wheelbarrows full of valuable compost to add to your garden, lawn, trees, shrubs and houseplants. A family using an Earth Machine can divert more than 500 pounds of kitchen scraps and yard waste each year. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Blue-ribbon planting Jun 20, 2008
There are 14 different classes for flowers as well as information on houseplants and the Christmas cactus. Fair participants may want to take a shot at their first blue ribbon by entering in Lot 302 s Herb of the Year: Parsley. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Gay marriage in California Jun 18, 2008
CommunistAJC : That is the stupidest, most ignorant, argument that I heard in a while, at least since 2004 when the Republicans and religious right raised their voices skyward and said that if gays marry, soon people will want to marry their dogs and cats and houseplants. The Republicans (I used to be one) always make the dumbest arguments when it comes to this subject. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fair flower workshop planned Wednesday Jun 4, 2008
The Flowers and Houseplants Department invite you to share the beauty of your garden as an exhibitor at the fair this summer, July 9-13 ... To learn more about how to exhibit flowers, houseplants and floral designs at the fair, attend a free workshop Wednesday, June 4 in the Outdoor Building at the fairgrounds ... The workshops will explain how to select flowers and houseplants for exhibition and how to prepare them for exhibit so that they will stay fresh for the duration of the fair. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Child and Pet Safe Houseplants Jun 3, 2008
If you have concerns about keeping poisonous houseplants, invest in a few family friendly, non-toxic indoor plants. If you live with small children or pets and want to keep attractive but safe houseplants, the following list of safe and easy care plants should be just right for you ... Houseplants enhance your indoor environment, and with some caution you don't have to give up keeping indoor plants because you have young children or curious pets. (Suite101.com)
The Miracle Mineral May 31, 2008
Epsom salts make a world of difference to houseplants that have been in the same pot for a long time. It will clear out the accumulation of natural salts in the pot that can be interfering with fertilizer uptake into the plant. (Suite101.com)
Formidable fronds May 30, 2008
" Didn't is more like it. "In the beginning, they were sending me a lot of plants that I would test and invariably kill," she said, "stuff that you'd buy as houseplants up here. We killed a LOT of ferns. (Anchorage Daily News)
Spring house tours and plant sales May 29, 2008
Annual and perennial flowers, herbs, vegetables and houseplants grown by students. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Loma Vista Farm and Garden Center, 150 Rainier Ave, Vallejo. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Carnivorous Houseplants May 26, 2008
A quick guide to some of the most interesting houseplants on earth. Some houseplants live in areas where it is impossible for their roots to absorb the nutrients they need to survive, so they evolved in an unusual way-they "eat" insects ... None are easy care houseplants, but they are worth the effort even for the short time they may live. (Suite101.com)
How to Grow Coleus Plants May 16, 2008
Indoors, they are grown as houseplants ... Coleus are not houseplants that require the steamy moisture or warmth of bathrooms or kitchens ... These are plant bugs traditional found on many houseplants and can be treated using an insecticidal soap. (Suite101.com)
Buying Houseplants By Mail May 15, 2008
These days a wide variety of houseplants are available online and through catalogs ... There was a time when the only place to get houseplants was the garden center or if one was lucky, the floral department of the local grocery store. (Suite101.com)
Garden Plans May 7, 2008
These items are also good for protecting houseplants or newly planted annuals or perennials during unexpected cold weather. Houseplants can be moved outside during this month as well. (Suite101.com)
Grow a Garden On Your Windowsill May 5, 2008
Try some of the houseplants that do well in low light, such as Sanseveria, Philodendron, and Cast Iron Plant ... Choose one especially formulated for containers or houseplants. (Suite101.com)
Hydrangeas do best outside May 3, 2008
Times-Union fileHydrangeas don't make good houseplants ... Although potted big-leaf hydrangeas are sold in the spring with houseplants, this shrub isn't suited for growing indoors (unless you have a greenhouse). (Florida Times-Union)
Kokua Line: Mango mildew Apr 21, 2008
(While mango powdery mildew is specific to mango trees, powdery mildew fungi affect many houseplants and fruit trees. . (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Ideal Plants For Low Light Areas Apr 21, 2008
Here's a guide to growing houseplants in low light areas and tips on how you can add some light yourself. In order for houseplants to thrive in any home, they must be carefully chosen ... While few houseplants outside of cacti and succulents will thrive in areas that get hours of strong, direct sunlight, there are quite a few that will do well in low light areas. (Suite101.com)
