Your All Things Plants newsletter for November 10, 2012

Some numbers from last week:
The most popular images this week from our database:

Photo of (Crinum mauritianum) by SongofJoy:
Image from plant ID 240729

Photo of Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Lady Neva') by blue23rose:
Image from plant ID 4677

Photo of Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Bluegrass Music') by Betja:
Image from plant ID 36598

Photo of Coral Drops (Bessera elegans) by xeronema:
Image from plant ID 112549

Photo of Aloe (Aloe suzannae) by SongofJoy:
Image from plant ID 115339

There were 6 new gardening ideas posted last week:

Cold weather gardening tip

By SongofJoy
November 9, 2012
Cold weather gardening tip

Watering before a predicted freeze helps outoor plants, especially container plants, make it through a hard freeze by allowing the plants to take up moisture before the soil or ground is frozen, preventing water from reaching the root zone. Making sure your outdoor plants have adequate hydration is one of the best ways to protect them from harsh weather.

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Have you thanked a plant today

By LarryR
November 8, 2012
Have you thanked a plant today

Plants are an integral part of our natural heritage. Among other things, they provide us with food, shelter, fragrance, and beauty. They also provide us with a surprising number of active ingredients in the medicines we take. (613 words - Read the full article)

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Seed starting tip: Mulch with Vermiculite

By Joannabanana
November 7, 2012
Seed starting tip: Mulch with Vermiculite

Keep your soil-mix moisture level more consistent by mulching with an even, thin layer of pre-moistened vermiculite (just enough to cover soil). I like to grind it finer for small seeds that are recommended to be surface sowed. You will see quick germination and easier care for the seedlings

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Use fish aquarium water for your houseplants

By Skiekitty
November 6, 2012
Use fish aquarium water for your houseplants

For people who keep freshwater aquariums: when you do your water changes, keep the water for your houseplants or take it outside for your garden. Fish Emulsion is a nice way of saying fish poo, and a lot of expensive organic fertilizers are "fish emulsion". Why spend $20 for a bottle of fish poo when you can get it for free from your aquarium?

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The November Not-A-Raffle Raffle, hosted by Sharon

By dave
November 5, 2012
The November Not-A-Raffle Raffle, hosted by Sharon

This month's raffle is another beautiful painting by our own Sharon! (348 words - Read the full article)

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Silica Gel for dry seed storage

By RickCorey
November 4, 2012
Silica Gel for dry seed storage

Use a little silica gel as a desiccant to keep seeds really dry. It's cheap and you can find it in the flower drying aisles in craft stores. (187 words - Read the full article)

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