Tag Archives: Fertilizer

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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The Floating Gardens of Tenochtitlán*: The Venice of the New World

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Tracy

  When Spanish conquistadors first encountered the capital of the Aztec world, Tenochtitlán (now present day Mexico City) they looked at the homes built on floating island structures known as chinampas and dubbed the city “The Venice of the New … Continue reading →

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What are the Differences Between Potting Soil and Top Soil?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Tracy

We’ve already established that not all soil is created equal. But when you walk into your local hardware store or nursery, you may also be confronted by the fact that not all bagged soil is potting soil. Bagged soil choices … Continue reading →

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Fertilizer – What Do Those Numbers Mean?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Tracy

I can still remember my first experience with fertilizer. I decided to fill a couple of windowsill containers that had been a gift with something easy to grow. After all, I grew up on a farm helping my grandpa plant … Continue reading →

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