By Bubbles November 28, 2015 | Constructing a Garden Tuteur Garden tuteurs, or obelisks, give your garden upright forms to train vines and other climbing plants. They also add interest to an area by lifting the eye upward. Tuteurs can be as plain, or as ornate, as you wish them to be. As simple as a few bamboo canes lashed together, or as elaborate as a tall metal structure fused into a rather fussy design, these pyramid shaped frames have been part of gardens for hundreds of years. (589 words - Read the full article) |
By dave November 27, 2015 | All about Poinsettias Well, we're heading into the Christmas season, so why not talk about the houseplant that everyone loves to grow indoors during this season? (964 words - Read the full article) |
By Trish November 26, 2015 | Happy Thanksgiving! From all of our household to all of you- Happy Thanksgiving! |
By goldfinch4 November 25, 2015 | Making a Pebble Planter Looking for a little project to pass the time when cold or rainy weather keeps you out of the garden? How about making a cute pebble planter? This design works especially well for succulents and alpine plants because of the excellent drainage this pot provides. (806 words - Read the full article) |
By paulgrow November 24, 2015 | Top 10 List of Pests That Affect Houseplants As the outdoor gardening season is winding down in many parts of the country, a lot of us are bringing plants indoors or purchasing houseplants to keep our thumbs green during the winter months. Do you know that most pests that affect houseplants are brought in hitchhiking on other plants? I’ll help you identify many of those pests. (1,691 words - Read the full article) |
By Joannabanana November 23, 2015 | Winterizing Roses in the Extremes For a number of years I have been growing hybrid teas, floribundas, miniatures and of course hardy shrubs. Mid October to mid November is the time to put the roses to bed for the winter. (542 words - Read the full article) |
By ShadyGreenThumb November 22, 2015 | Team Gloves, or No Gloves? Is wearing gloves a necessity during your day in the garden? Or do you get right to work sans protection, to feel the earth in real time? (384 words - Read the full article) |
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| Halfway point report | dave | Group Seed Swaps forum | 49 |
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| Packing up at the end of the Beta Swap | RickCorey | Group Seed Swaps forum | 32 |
| Surprise Bonuses | tveguy3 | Irises forum | 31 |
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| Stove Top Stuffing | HoosierHarvester | Sandbox forum | 23 |
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| Team Both! | plantladylin | Team Gloves, or No Gloves? | 19 |
I like to get the pollinator mixes from American Meadows. The exchange rate on the money does make me cringe, but I tell myself that it is for the bees!
I placed an online order with Style Roses and received my order two days later. My bare-root roses arrived well packaged and with comprehensive care instructions, not just for planting, but also included pruning, advice about pest prevention, etc. The roses themselves look strong and mature, with plenty of canes and a good root system. I found their prices very competitive, and they stock a wonderful varied collection. I am thrilled with my purchases, will definitely buy from them again, and happily recommend them.
I took advantage of Ken's Fall 2015 Blow out and ordered two Plumerias: a rooted Celadine and a cutting of Vera Cruz Rose. They arrived in very short order and the shipping box impressed me. A very high-quality, triangular-shaped container that was not about to be crushed or smashed. I have received too many of those. Upon opening it, I was next impressed by the packaging -- quality all the way around and there was no way the plants could have been harmed. And the rooted cutting was packaged with damp moss in such a manner that it would not have dried out. And of course the plants. Both were very large in diameter and length. Both were larger than I had expected. I will certainly consider them for any of my future needs - they do have a number of specialties. Interacting with Ken here at ATP, I know that he is thoughtful, caring (about plants, customers and ATP posters ), and very knowledgeable. Highest ratings.
We keep growing, because ATP is where all the excitement is these days! Check out these numbers from last week: