Category Archives: Plants

New House, New Baby, New Garden

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Tracy

In about a week, (Give or take a week) I am going to be giving birth.  This prompted the nesting instinct in my husband, and as a result, we are now living in a new house. Which means that there … Continue reading →

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Winter Got You Down? Try Growing Grass Indoors

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Tracy

January always gets me down. With the bustle and festivities of Christmas behind me and spring a blip on the horizon, I always feel a bit of Seasonal Affective Disorder this time of year. However, there are so many ways … Continue reading →

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Think you Have a “Black Thumb”? You Just May not Have Found the Right Houseplant.

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Tracy

If you think you have a “black thumb,” that prevents you from keeping houseplants, chances are good that you just haven’t found the right plant yet. The most common reasons that homeowners end up killing their plants are either water … Continue reading →

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Lilly-Of-The-Nile — A Warm Season Lily Bulb

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Tracy

As the summer days stretch out and the heat seems never ending, Lilies-of-the-Nile (Agapanthus sp.) spring into bloom, bringing cool blue, purple or white color to your container garden. The plants look unusual in containers, with long, strap-shaped leaves that … Continue reading →

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Caladiums Provide Color For Shady Container Gardens

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Tracy

Since shade gardens get so little light, they need lots of color to brighten up. When it’s hot in your shade garden, you might be stumped for something to plant in a container other than impatiens. During times like this, … Continue reading →

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Container Garden Hints for Pollinating Insects

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Tracy

I can remember as a teen seeing a picture in a social studies book of a person in Japan hand-pollinating cherry trees. The caption stated that in some parts of the world, farmers hand pollinate trees because the numbers of … Continue reading →

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Trash Vs. Treasure

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Tracy

When I was in my teens, we had a younger cousin who was touchy-feely with the plants in my mother’s flower bed – to the detriment of the plants, and my mom’s temper. When the cousin’s mother wouldn’t stop him … Continue reading →

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Mt. Magazine Butterfly Hike: Wild and Naturalized Plants that Attract Butterflies

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Tracy

Mount Magazine is the highest point in the state of Arkansas. It is also home to the State Park with the highest elevation in Arkansas. The park is known for hiking trails, a lodge built right out on a ledge … Continue reading →

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Temperature, Humidity and Fertilzer for African Violets

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Tracy

All this week, I’ve focused on the care of African Violets. For the wrap-up of my week on African Violets, I wanted to cover the rest of the basics. Temperature and Humidity African Violets prefer a temperature range between 65 … Continue reading →

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Dealing with African Violet Pests and Problems

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Tracy

Overwatering is the most common problem associated with African violets. The plants will develop crown rot if given too much water. To avoid this, water plants from the bottom by placing them in a bowl of water whenever the soil … Continue reading →

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