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Cheap, Easy Seed Starter Pot Ideas

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Tracy

It’s not quite spring yet, but already I’m getting ready to start cold-hearty seedlings for my early spring “winter” garden. In the past, I’ve gone out and bought those tiny little peat pots with the compressed pellets. But this year … Continue reading →

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Winterizing Container Plants

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Tracy

It is now late October, and in Northern Arkansas we are experiencing the first freeze warning of the season. For most container gardeners, this means time to move those tender tropical plants inside, and to winterize the plants that will … 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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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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Watering Hanging Baskets

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Tracy

If you’re like me, you’re probably experiencing unseasonably warm weather in summer. In summer heat, it can be a challenge to keep most container plants watered. But hanging baskets are the potted plants that have the most difficulty. Hanging baskets … Continue reading →

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Helping Potted Plants Survive Drought Conditions on a Budget

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Tracy

Drought times are especially tricky for container gardeners. Plants in pots have less soil volume and less access to water than plants placed in the ground. If your area is experiencing a drought, the local city may have started water … 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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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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Starting African Violet Cuttings

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Tracy

If you want to grow your own African violet, you can get one started from a single leaf of an existing plant. Select a healthy leaf from the center of the plant and snap it free of the crown. Make … Continue reading →

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Lighting African Violets

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Tracy

When you look at all of the different colors and shapes of African Violets on a shelf in your local garden center, you may think that there are hundreds of varieties. But in reality, there are only six types of … Continue reading →

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