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Rose plants are easy to graft by taking an angled cutting from one plant, cutting a slit in the stem of another plant and binding the two together with honey and floral tape. Mix several different kinds of roses onto one bush withhelpful information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on roses. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Washington. She is the owner of vanveenbulbs.com and has sold flower bulbs for more than 15 years. Filmmaker: Daron Stetner

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The indispensable new reference book for every gardener.A unique photographic guide to plants that grow outdoors in subtropical climates (from Florida to California) or indoors in areas that have frost in winter. All can be grown outdoors in the summer. Includes introductory chapters on garden and greenhouse cultivation and on the habits of species in the wild.With details on the history, characteristics and cultivation of each plant, Indoor and Greenhouse Plants is… More >>

The Random House Book of Indoor and Greenhouse Plants Vol. 1

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Trimming hydrangeas should be done as soon as they are done blooming for the season, and only the brown or dead pieces should be pruned off. Avoid trimming back more than one-third of the plant at a time withgardening advice from a sustainable flower grower in this free video on plant care. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash. Filmmaker: Daron Stetner

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Perennial Vegetables: From Artichokes to Zuiki Taro, A Gardener’s Guide to Over

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In hydroponics, plant cloning is the act of reproducing a plant asexually so that it is a genetic copy of the original. Many people choose to clone because it can actually create a new plant faster than seed propagation. Others choose to clone in order to make copies of genetically superior plants. It is not uncommon for an experienced hydroponic gardener to have his grow room be mostly filled with clones of a single original plant.

. Note areas where you need to put new plants for next year. Often, in the spring, we forget where these areas are. Chop up leaves for mulch in the garden; don’t just rake them into piles on the beds. Harden off plants that have been outside all summer and get them used to the indoors. Other Check your snowblower. Be Sure to check out all of the videos to help you with your gardening needs by registering at www.GrowingWisdom.com … garden October chores gardening flowers plants trees lawns …

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A compost bin can be made from a trash can by drilling holes every 6 to 10 inches on all sides, throwing in leave clippings, shredded newspaper, fruits and vegetables, and keeping the compost covered. Mix the compost heap to aerate the soil with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.

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A palm bamboo plant does well as a house plant in colder climates, but excess sun can also kill the plant. Learn about giving palm bamboo part shade or filtered shade withhelp from a sustainable gardener in this free video on caring for palm bamboo plants. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Washington. She is the owner of vanveenbulbs.com and has sold flower bulbs for more than 15 years. Filmmaker …

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To grow tropical plants, recreate the climate of the tropics by providing a consistently warm temperature, placing the plant by a sunny window, allowing the plant to dry out between watering and cutting out any dead leaves. Avoid burning tropical plants by placing them in sun that is too hot with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.

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See how a few simple tricks can make a strawberry pot container a multi-level garden for herbs or flowers.

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