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Quote of the Week
"Dreams are the seeds of change. Nothing ever grows without a seed, and nothing ever changes without a dream."
...Debby Boone |
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Saturday, January 22
8-9am PST / 11am-Noon EST
 The Tomato King, Steve Goto will share his wisdom about what varieties of tomatoes to select, how and when to plant, how to care and maintain and how to harvest them. He will also talk about the benefits of the new grafted vegetables that are taking the country by storm. For answers to your tomato questions be sure to call Steve this morning. For more information, visit his website. Call Sharon, John, Bryan or Steve with your questions at 1-866-606-TALK (8255).
Sunday, Jaunuary 23 8-10 PST, 11am-1pm EST
 Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses In Dolgeville, New York offers an astonishing array of African violets: standards, trailers, chimeras, minis, semi-minis and Russian-bred. Owner/hybridizer Paul Sorano will introduce us to his beautiful plant world with hybrid suggestions and care tips to keep our indoor African violets happily blooming almost year-round. To view his online catalogue and more growing tips, check out: www.lyndonlyon.com.
 Our second hour guest will be Ivette Soler, AKA "The Germinatrix", noted garden designer and consultant, garden blogger and author of The Edible Garden. As a self-admitted "Plant Fiend," she will share her plant obsessions as well as ideas that can germinate into wonderful garden projects. Visit www.germinatrix.com for her astute and playful garden observations and www.timberpress.com for information about her latest book. Call Sharon, John, Bryan or our guests with your questions at 1-866-606-TALK (8255). |
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Did You Know?
Eveyone knows that rainwater is healthier for plants than tap water, but why? One of the reasons is that the hydrogen peroxide in rainwater has beneficial effects. However, with increased levels of air pollution, greater amounts of hydrogen peroxide (h2o2) react with air-pollutants and never reach the ground. To compensate for this, many farmers have been increasing crop yields by spraying them with diluted hydrogen peroxide.
You can achieve the same beneficial effect with your house plants by adding 1 ounce of 3% hydrogen peroxide to every quart of water you give your plants. Peroxide works by releasing oxygen. It acts as an oxygen supplement for plants and seems to really support both good health and strong growth for plants. Hydrogen peroxide can also help with soil fungus: it aerates the soil, and it is anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. Use this link to read more about the garden uses for Hydrogen Peroxide. |
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Sweet Raisin Tomato
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THE IMPORTANCE OF HOUSEPLANTS
by Sharon Asakawa
Why are houseplants such must-have accents? While the obvious reason is that they are attractive to look at; who cannot have their spirits lifted by the sight of a graceful palm frond or arching fern or be captivated by the exotic allure of an orchid or the sweet charm of an African violet? Especially in the dead of winter, if not for houseplants, we would remain in our buttoned-up houses with fading memories of our spring and summer gardens. Having houseplants allows us to bring the beauty of the outdoors,indoors..
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Be the first person to correctly identify this plant and you'll win a free book! This week's prize from Timber Press
The Edible Garden: The Mow-Less Grow More Plan for a Beautiful, Bountiful Garden
by Ivette Soler |
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Prune roses not your arms!
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