Bob’s Blog
Gardenias and Spider Mites, Yikes!
This week I got an email from Rebecca. She was trying to help her mother take care of a plant she got as a mother’s day gift from her brother. Her particular problem would’ve been a brain teaser for me had it not been for her excellent description and the photo she included.
Caring for Cyclamen
A native to the coasts of the Mediterranean, cyclamen is a plant commonly grown as a winter houseplant in our area. They come in shades of red, pink, and white. The foliage usually exhibits a beautiful marble pattern. Cyclamen are a tuberous plant that grows from a corm, a small, stem-shaped bulb.
Caring for Orchids
During the winter months many of us retreat indoors to care for houseplants, windowsill herb gardens, and other indoor gardening projects. Among the most popular indoor plants are orchids, but they can be a bit of a challenge to grow. Here are a few tips to help you get started.