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A 101 Guide To Repotting Houseplants

Rich Hamilton

Houseplants require occasional repotting to keep them healthy. Here’s a quick crash course on how to do it efficiently so that your plant goes on to flourish.  When To Repot Can you see exposed roots at the top or bottom of the pot? That’s a good sign it’s time to upgrade the plant’s home. Wilting…

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Featured Flower: Rare And Stunning Orchids On Display

Attention all orchid lovers! The 75th Annual Santa Barba International Orchid Show takes place this weekend, offering visitors a chance to admire rare and endangered blooms typically seen in native habitats of Central and South America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. Horticulturists and flower enthusiasts from around the world flock to the Earl Warren Showgrounds to…
March 13, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs
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Hello, Houseplants! Echeveria

This article originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine UK33 & US31. Our obsession with houseplants continues! According to Garden Media Group’s report, Seeing 20/20, plant babies are one of the hottest gardening trends this year.  The most popular variety? Succulents, because they’re easy to grow and personalize. One of the fairest of them all is…
February 12, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Chlorine and Plants

This article originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine UK32 & US30.  Chlorine has been used as a disinfectant in city drinking water since the turn of the century, initially in the American city of New Jersey. As cities expanded and needed a longer-lasting disinfectant that would reach even the farthest tap, chloramines were introduced for…
January 6, 2020
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Clean The Air With Plants

The atmosphere of buildings – especially new ones – where we live and work might be full of several chemical compounds that are harmful to our health. In some places, there can be up to 60 different toxic gaseous substances. Fortunately, plants can help purify the air of ill-ventilated buildings.
December 16, 2019
Albert Mondor

‘Tis The Season For Festive Poinsettias

This article originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine UK26 & US24. With a bright red, showy display that blooms every December, it’s no wonder poinsettias are used to spread cheer during the holiday season! Fun Facts Interestingly enough, what most people believe to be the plant’s flowers are actually red-colored bracts or modified leaves; the…
December 4, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs