Plants make office workers happy, but can anything green survive in a cubicle? Yes. In fact, there are many plants that grow happily in the workplace. This rattlesnake plant, which I just added to my cubicle, is the secret to my increased productivity. Best Plants for Low Light Peace lily (Spathiphyllum ) Cast iron plant (Aspidastra) Norfolk island pine (Araucaria) Aglaonema Ponytail plant (Beaucarnea or Nolina) Peperomia Rattlesnake Read more [...]

There's no easier way to shield plants from frost, hail, wind and too much sun, as well as many sorts of insect damage. A bed of spinach and beets, still thriving in late October under the cozy warmth of Garden Quilt. Here at Gardener’s Supply, we’ve been singing the praises of season extending fabrics since our very first catalog way back in the early 1980s. There's no easier way to shield plants from frost, hail, wind and too much sun, as well as many sorts of insect damage. This fall Read more [...]

After poring over about a dozen 2010 seed catalogs, I've come up with my list of new vegetables to try this year. Guardsmark beets and Black Cherry tomatoes are two of the varieties I will try this year. Seeds to Try in 2010 After poring over about a dozen 2010 seed catalogs, I've come up with my list of new vegetables to try this year. Some of these varieties have already made their debut in seed catalogs in prior years, but they're all new to my garden. Guardsmark beets Black Read more [...]

Houseplants can be used to improve the quality of indoor air. But a new study shows that some are better than others. Asparagus fern, one of the top air-scrubbing houseplants. More Information The abstract from the UGA study: "Screening Indoor Plants for Volatile Organic Pollutant Removal Efficiency", published last year in HortScience. A Guide to Indoor Air Quality: A comprehensive guide for people who suspect problems with the air in a home or office. From the U.S. Read more [...]