Blogs Posts in Plants category; 202 blog posts

Plant of the week - Holly

Holly is an iconic Christmas image and in pagan times it was used to decorate the house. As an evergreen it signified that life carried on even in winter. Christians came to associate it with the crown of thorns that Jesus wore on the cru [...]

Posted On : Dec, 25 2011 | Comments : 0

Plant biodiversity can aid climate change survival

The ability of a plant and its pollinator to survive rapid climate change depends upon the density and distribution of other species in the community, a new study has suggested. Ecologists have known for many years that climate change [...]

Posted On : Nov, 06 2011 | Comments : 0

Blackwelder column: Now is the perfect time to plant bulbs

SALISBURY — Although spring is nowhere in sight, it is time to consider planting bulbs for early spring color. Cooler weather and recent rains make this the perfect time to plant spring flowering bulbs. Bulbs such as daffodils, tuli [...]

Posted On : Oct, 29 2011 | Comments : 0

Fall Plant Sale Returns

More than 500 varieties of plants will be on sale and free lectures are planned Oct. 22 and 23 at the 29th annual Friends of the U.C. Riverside Botanic Garden fall plant sale. The plant sale, the largest in the Inland area, runs from n [...]

Posted On : Oct, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

New method can make quick work of planting bulbs

There is always so much to do in the garden that sometimes I can’t keep up with it all. Right now there is weeding, pruning, dividing, garden cleanup and more. I’m always looking for ways to save time and energy. Last fall I e [...]

Posted On : Oct, 17 2011 | Comments : 0

A New Plant Growth Stimulant

FORWARD: The purpose in writing on this subject is twofold. First, it is intended to bring to the attention of the scientific community the very real possibility of the stimulating effect of Stearic Acid on plants. [...]

Posted On : Jul, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Secrets Of Organic Rose Plant Gardening

How Nature Works Whether it is roses, other flower gardening, or just about any type of plant, the secret to successful organic gardening of any kind is to understand the way nature works. Nature always tries to maintain a delicate balan [...]

Posted On : Sep, 08 2010 | Comments : 0

Bee decline already have dramatic effect on pollination of p...

Researchers have found that pollination levels of some plants have dropped by up to 50 per cent in the last two decades. The "pollination deficit" could see a dramatic reduction in the yield from crops. The research, carried ou [...]

Posted On : Sep, 06 2010 | Comments : 0

Feeding and Caring for Indoor Plants

Indoor plants should be welcomed in any home or apartment because of the creation of a pleasant indoor environment. A small indoor plant adds both color and a scenic picture to both tables and windows. The larger indoor plants seem to me [...]

Posted On : Sep, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Fountain Plant

The Fountain Plant can be a beautiful and fulfilling addition to an aquarium and has a normal variety that reaches 8 inches (20 cm) in height, as well as a dwarf variety (Ophiopogon japonicus var. kyoto) that only reaches 4 inches (10 cm [...]

Posted On : Jul, 05 2010 | Comments : 0

Five plants anyone can grow

There are plants that I never get questions about. Nothing ever troubles these sturdy specimens and gardeners never need to coax them along. If you are a new gardener or are starting a new garden in challenging conditions (such as any ne [...]

Posted On : Jun, 23 2010 | Comments : 0

Spray tomato plants to ward off blight

At the start of gardening season, I was confident this year would be no different than any other in regard to tomato blight. I made a point to calm fears about a return of the late blight epidemic that plagued gardeners last season. [...]

Posted On : Jun, 19 2010 | Comments : 0

For Plants, Resistance to Infection Comes at a Cost

Any gardener has seen it happen. One plant in the backyard thrives, while its neighbor of the same species is plagued with infection. Why? One reason may be genetic. Researchers have discovered that more resistant mouse ear cress pla [...]

Posted On : Jun, 08 2010 | Comments : 0

Harlequin Blue named RHS Plant of the Year

Raised by Lynne Dibley of Dibleys Nurseries and exhibited at Chelsea for the first time, the flowers have yellow lower petals in striking contrast to the baby blue upper petals. The first year that the Plant of the Year competition has b [...]