Your All Things Plants newsletter for August 20, 2012

• 51 new members.
• 152 new threads.
• 2,665 new posts.
• 1,739 new images to the plant database.
• 57 new comments in the plant database.

There were 8 new gardening ideas posted last week:

By dave August 20, 2012 ATP Podcast: Interview with author Chris McLaughlin Chris is a gardener and hobby farmer, and the author of many gardening books in the "Idiot's Guide" series. In this podcast, she joined me to talk all about gardening: heirloom vegetables, compost, worms, containers, small plants, and much more! (242 words - Read the full article) (8 comments)

By jeri11 August 19, 2012 Louisiana Garden Tour Just north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana: my oasis from the beginning until today. (550 words - Read the full article) (24 comments)

By AlohaHoya August 18, 2012 Where do cloves come from Where do those little dry hard brown sticks we poke into hams come from? Seed pods? Vines? Trees? (291 words - Read the full article) (33 comments)

By RickCorey August 17, 2012 Adding screened pine bark mulch Improve the drainage and aeration of seedling and potting mixes with pine bark shreds. (749 words - Read the full article) (6 comments)

By Horseshoe August 16, 2012 Build your soil with organic matter Sandy soil? Clay soil? The best soil needs moisture holding ability as well as draining ability. The perfect balance can be attained by adding organic amendments such as pine fines, composted leaves/bark/manure. For nutrient needs, please utilize your local Ag Extension office and have your soil tested so you know which fertilizer and amendments need to be added. In some cases, nothing needs to be added! (11 comments)

By paulgrow August 15, 2012 Recognize the signs of heat stroke before it's too late Heat stroke is a serious condition that many gardeners are at risk of experiencing, especially during the hot, humid days of summer. (236 words - Read the full article) (15 comments)

By Mindy03 August 15, 2012 Gardening for honey bees Most gardeners I know garden for birds or butterflies, but not me. I garden for honey bees and have learned a lot about honey bees and flowers in the process. (662 words - Read the full article) (28 comments)

By Budgielover August 14, 2012 An August Not-A-Raffle-Raffle This month it's my turn and I have collected a pile of goodies from my store for three lucky winners this month. (586 words - Read the full article) (43 comments)