Your All Things Plants weekly news

for November 15, 2014

This Week's Gardening Ideas:

Replacing a Wall in Our HFGH

By Eric4home
November 15, 2014
Replacing a Wall in Our HFGH

The north-facing wall of our greenhouse is bordered by a mixed evergreen planting, so it contributes very little light. It also is the predominantly windward side. The impact in the winter is significant. I decided to replace it with a more efficient wall. (213 words - Read the full article)

Safely Killing Creepers and Suckers with Herbicide

By Eric4home
November 14, 2014
Safely Killing Creepers and Suckers with Herbicide

We have a voracious Chinese Wisteria, and sometimes it gets ahead of us. Suddenly it makes an appearance in our Juniper border 20' away, and here's how we safely deal with it. A variation of this technique can be used on Ailanthus. (277 words - Read the full article)

The Winners of the All Things Plants Photo Contest Are...

By dave
November 13, 2014
The Winners of the All Things Plants Photo Contest Are...

All judging and voting is finished and we are ready to unveil the Best of Show winners, along with the blue ribbon winners of each category. Come in and check it out! (214 words - Read the full article)

ATP Photo Contest: Cast Your Votes for the Best of Show

By dave
November 12, 2014
ATP Photo Contest: Cast Your Votes for the Best of Show

The first place winning photos in each category are now revealed, but voting isn't over! You now must choose your favorites from among them. The ones with the most votes will receive the Best of Show award. You have only 24 hours to vote. (58 words - Read the full article)

Are You Too Clean for Mother Nature?

By Cat
November 11, 2014
Are You Too Clean for Mother Nature?

Late July and early August are a great time of the year here in Indiana. Summer is in full swing, the State Fair is just getting ready to begin, and barbecues are roaring! (468 words - Read the full article)

Easy No-Maintenance Potting Bench

By Ecscuba
November 10, 2014
Easy No-Maintenance Potting Bench

Built with cement block, cement glue in a tube, and leftover granite countertop.

Get Extra Discounts on Your Gardening Needs Online from the Big Box Stores

By ShadyGreenThumb
November 9, 2014
Get Extra Discounts on Your Gardening Needs Online from the Big Box Stores

Not only can online shopping sometimes be cheaper than shopping at the store, but sometimes your selection is better and there might be FREE delivery to your door! (188 words - Read the full article)

The most popular images last week from our plant database:

By luvsgrtdanes:
Image from plant ID 78272
By janwax:
Image from plant ID 232676
By Maiden:
Image from plant ID 135059
By orchidgal:
Image from plant ID 75167
By floota:
Image from plant ID 36967
By Anne:
Image from plant ID 183213
By Dutchlady1:
Image from plant ID 534340
By needrain:
Image from plant ID 560472
By dirtdorphins:
Image from plant ID 77449

The most popular Multi-Plant Photos from last week:

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Photo by 4susiesjoy:
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Photo by pirl:
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Noteworthy acorn tips given this week:

8 people gave for the idea "Are You Too Clean for Mother Nature?" by Cat

6 people gave for post #733610 in "Banner for November 15, 2014 by dirtdorphins" by dirtdorphins

5 people gave for post #732862 in "Banner for November 14, 2014 by mcash70" by mcash70

5 people gave for a photo of Sun Pitcher (Heliamphora minor) by Maiden

4 people gave for the idea "Easy No-Maintenance Potting Bench" by Ecscuba

3 people gave for the Multi-Plant Photo #2235 by kylaluaz

2 people gave for the Multi-Plant Photo #2236 by kylaluaz

2 people gave for post #730178 in "Banner for November 10, 2014 by Calif_Sue" by Calif_Sue

2 people gave for the idea "Replacing a Wall in Our HFGH" by Eric4home

2 people gave for the Multi-Plant Photo #2240 by orchidgal

The most active threads this week:

Subject OP Area Replies
Tom Johnson Irises added this year 2014.tveguy3Irises forum81
it's that time of year again..alex22cccAll Things Gardening forum60
pruning a ScheffleraneedrainAsk a Question forum37
Congratulations :-)lovemyhouseThe Winners of the All Things Plants Photo Contest Are...37
The Naming of IrisesjanwaxIrises forum34
pretty fall color, NOIDchickhillSedum forum32
davetexaskitty111The Winners of the All Things Plants Photo Contest Are...31
The Circle of Life: everything elseevermorelawnlessAll Things Gardening forum28
Need a link to the winning photos in the contest, please!pirlSite Talk forum27

Some new reviews from the ATP Green Pages:

Lorli recommended Plant-o-Gram and wrote:

I was so happy to discover this company. They have a beautiful website with a remarkable variety of tropical fruit trees, many of which are grafted miniatures which can e grown indoors in cooler climates. There is plenty of information on the website, but the owner, Micky, was so helpful and pleasant when I telephoned for advice. The plants arrived quickly and were beautifully packed. They are lovely healthy trees. I would wholeheartedly recommend PlantoGram to anyone interested in exotic fruit gardening. This was one of the very best internet transactions I've ever had, and I do a lot of I telnet shopping!

NEILMUIR1 recommended Bluebell Arboretum & Nursery and wrote:

I have bought some wonderful Acers from this nursery. Nothing is too much trouble, and the plants are always of good quality. Recommended. *****

Reine recommended Mesa Garden and wrote:

Mail order only. Owners are Steven and Linda Brack. They have a huge selection of cactus, Mesemb, and succulent plant seeds. They also carry a very large selection of cactus plants, as well as Mesembs and other succulent plants. They provide sowing instructions for each species. I have always been pleased with my orders and have had success at germination.

We keep growing, because ATP is where all the excitement is these days! Check out these numbers from last week: