Bamboo in the Garden (China exhibit)
Floriculturist Jim Thompson discusses bamboo in this audio clip. Floriculturist Jim Thompson discusses bamboo growth in this audio clip. Although bamboo is sometimes thought to be a tree, it's actually a grass. There are thousands of varieties; ... [... more]
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Cacti and Succulents
Cactus enthusiast Dennis Hoidal has grown cacti and succulents for 15 years, and what began as hobby has developed into a full-time business with an inventory of close to one million plants. He became interested in growing cacti when he gave one ... [... more]
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Exotic and Unusual Plants
Shield-shaped fronds wrap around tree trunks and provide support for staghorn ferns. A well-known tillandsia is Spanish moss, native to the Southern United States, Central and South America and the West Indies. Many tropical plants are easy to ... [... more]
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Plants Native to the Orient
Many of our familiar garden plants are native to the East. Here, plants are used to create an oriental-style miniature landscape. Wire the branches of young pine trees so you can create a windswept look. Home-garden expert Carol Reese of the ... [... more]
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Topiaries (France exhibit)
Kim Haworth and Eric Williams stand among three juniper topiaries: the natural cone shape (left), the spiral (center) and the poodle-pompon (right). Horticulturist Eric Williams discusses topiary maintenance in this audio clip. Horticulturist ... [... more]
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Arid Garden
I was inspired by the desert gardens I saw in Mexico. How can I re-create them in my backyard? One good site for an arid or "desert" garden is adjacent to a concrete wall -- and ideally in a bed between a wall and driveway or patio ( Unless you [... more]
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Bromeliads
I recently recieved a bromeliad as a gift and I'm not sure how to care for it. Can you help? To grow a healthy bromeliad, you must use a well-draining soil. You can buy potting soil that's already mixed with perlite or vermiculite, or mix your ... [... more]
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A Desert Sanctuary
The garden's natural surroundings are enhanced by the reflection of the pond. The busy schedules of Drs. George Dean and Robbie Lee don't allow them to spend a lot of time at home in their garden in Tucson, Arizona. They wanted a tranquil but ... [... more]
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Ultimate Garden Workshop -- Greenhouse Features
Greenhouse expert Carol Yaw shows devices and accessories that help turn a greenhouse into an ultimate greenhouse. Carol Yaw, of Charley's Greenhouse and Garden (TM ), discusses some of the features and devices that enhance and optimize the ... [... more]
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Geraniums (Germany exhibit)
This geranium, which was propagated from a parent plant, is only five weeks old. Horticulturist Heather Will-Browne talks about geraniums in this audio clip. Kim Haworth and horticulturist Heather Will-Browne take a look at geraniums, the can-do ... [... more]
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Cold Protection
Tropical plants are suited for hot jungle climates, with no frost in the forecast. While they can survive and thrive in climates up to the frost line, they do require protection from cold temperatures. An easy way to provide plant protection is ... [... more]
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Hanging Succulent Basket
Succulents in a hanging basket are easy-care and have southwestern flair. Want to add a Southwestern flavor to your decor? Start small, with a hanging basket of succulents and cactus, says show host Kim Haworth. This is the planting procedure she ... [... more]
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