Midwinter Bonsai Care and Repotting Guide
The article advises repotting miniature trees in winter while dormant, trimming roots by a third, replanting in loam with sharp sand, and delaying feeding until spring. It covers stripping excess foliage, pinching new growth, careful watering, outdoor display, and preference for cool moist air with filtered light. It mentions bonsai subjects like Japanese cedar and Mugho pine and notes seed growth and nursery options.
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Domote
Kawabata
New Supply House
Gabriel
New sofa bed trims room intrusion for small spaces
A New York sofa manufacturer unveils a compact sofa bed that opens to 56 inches, far smaller than typical models, allowing extra sleeping space without crowding stylish rooms. The design targets dollsized apartments and homes seeking modern, space efficient furniture.
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New York
Seth
Wide Choice In Rhododendrons
Rhododendrons form a large evergreen family about 800 species, offering a wide color and growth range for gardeners. Varieties like Alice Pink Pearl Unknown Warrior Purple Splendor Susan and Beauty of Littleworth show sun tolerance and different heights, with Mey Day suited to coastal and inland sheltered spots. Planting can occur year round, peaking December through March. set holes wide and deep, use graveled drainage and a garden loam peat moss mix, place ball top slightly above soil, then firm and water to remove air pockets.
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California
Alice
Susan
Mey Day
Fall Splendor In California Dramas Of Autumn Trees
California gardeners can enjoy autumn color from ornamental species such as Chinese Pistache Maidenhair and Sweet Gum. The Pistache thrives in heat and drought reaching about 25 feet tall and broad with vivid reds and oranges. Maidenhair, a living fossil, adapts statewide with yellow fall foliage and few pests. Sweet Gum tolerates cold and salt air and makes striking lawn screens. Japanese Maple adds year round color but needs sun and wind protection and is best for coastal sites.
Noise Problem Solved by Room
A short reading suggests creating a dedicated retreat room to lower the family’s noise level. It recommends setting aside a space where the family library can be read or the television can be installed to reduce everyday disturbances.
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Spread Holiday Decor Across the House by Jo Mead
Designer Jo Mead urges decorating beyond the tree in a true all through the house trend. She suggests glitter touches in kitchens and baths, tiny ornaments on fridge or window curtains, a treasure chest motif for bedrooms, and bowls of ornaments and greens on cocktail tables. She also recommends showcasing the creche prominently, and using open shelves with red or green ribbons as backdrops.
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Jo Mead
Miss Mead
Care For Indoor Gift Plant This Christmas Season
Indoor gift plants need adequate light and moisture to bloom through the season. If a plant dries, submerge the pot in water for ten minutes to an hour, then allow to drain. Use plant food as directed by the nursery, and consider foliage brighteners to keep leaves vibrant.
States Increase Park Funding Across States in 1956
The report shows states planned to spend at least 51 million dollars on state park programs in 1956. New York's appropriation reached 12.8 million, California 7.7 million, and Oklahoma ranked third with 4 million for capital expenditures in its state parks.
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Washington
New York
California
Oklahoma
Rose Jars Buy Now for 1957 Gift Trend
Dorote notes a rise in rose jar and potpourri container displays for 1957. Stores feature cloisonne and apothecary jars, ready to be filled with rose petals and fragrances. Collect petals at bloom time, salt cure, then stockpile for Christmas gifting next year.
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Dorote
Bayliss
Living Yule Tree Popular
The idea of living Christmas trees grows in popularity in California. Practical and sentimental, mature trees can be transferred outdoors or kept in tubs and even indoors. Maintain adequate moisture and cool temperatures. evergreen indoors for extended periods thrives with careful care.
Gardener Checklist for Quick Gift Plant and Spring Prep
A guide suggesting a living plant makes a last minute gift and listing blooming options such as Daphne, Heather, Azaleas, Cyclamen, and Pamelias. It also urges pruning and spraying first, planting spring bulbs before year start, and inspecting for snails and slugs with bug pellets as a remedy.
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Fair Doom
Poinsettias Thrive Along California Coast Gardens
Coastal California offers ideal poinsettia growing conditions from Eureka to San Diego. The Euphorbia pulcherrima thrives with minimal care outdoors in slightly acidic soil, can reach substantial height, and benefits from summer thinning or headed back to promote foliage and bloom density. Indoors, cut blooms last when stems are heat-sealed and plants receive short day length near a sunny window with proper drainage and watering. When winter ends, prune back to the nodes.
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Eureka
Monterey
Santa “Barbara
San Diego
Atria
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