Dieffenbachia care and common scale pests guide
This plant profile covers Dieffenbachia growth needs including temperature range 65 to 80 F and watering kept damp, with high light in winter and partial shade in summer. It notes toxicity, common Dumb Cane name, feeding every two weeks spring to autumn, and misting tips. It also describes Scale pests and control methods such as hand-picking and warm soapy water, plus rinse cycles.
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Central and
South America
Goldenrod blamed less than ragweed for allergies in gardens
A garden column argues ragweed is the primary allergen source while goldenrod pollen is largely harmless. It notes goldenrod blooms mid summer to autumn and supports birds and insects, contrasts with barberry varieties, and mentions George Abraham’s Ohio garden center.
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England
France
Germany
Abraham Lincoln
George Abraham
Ohio
Plant gene map may yield new varieties and benefits
Scientists mapped Arabidopsis thaliana's genome, a weed with 25 498 genes across five chromosome pairs. The Arabidopsis Genome Initiative involved 100 researchers from the US, Japan and Europe, costing about $78 million. Researchers anticipate engineered crops, medicines, and reduced pesticide use, while noting ethical concerns and the art of gardening.
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United States
Japan
Europe
National Science Foundation
Magnolia cuttings and carpenter bee issue guidance
The article advises that magnolia cuttings are hard to propagate and recommends greenhouse conditions with misting, bottom heat, and controlled lighting, suggesting a dwarf variety like Little Gem for limited space. It also explains controlling carpenter bees with pyrethrin dust at dusk and sealing wood with paint or coatings to deter nesting. It covers Fraser firs needing cool, moist acidic soil and notes autumn needle shedding is normal unless entire branches yellow, with canker or drought as possible causes.
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Washington
Historic Charleston Gardens Open for Spring Tours
The Historic Charleston Foundation runs daily three hour tours of private homes and gardens from March 15 to April 14. About a dozen properties appear each day with tickets at 40 dollars. Extra garden only tours occur March 25 and weekly Thursdays March 15 to April 12. Call (843) 722-3405 or visit historiccharleston.org for details.
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Historic Charleston Foundation
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Bonok
Arg Rouse
Thoreau
National Arboretum
Don Egolf
The
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Michelangelo
Egolf
New York Times
Scott Aker
US National Arboretum
Amherst
Vermilion, Lorain and
Elyria
North Ridge Rd
Elyria Two
Mora
Dale Burgess
Charleston Gardens
Washington Post
Charleston
South Carolina
Wolf
Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville
Wally Estate
Kathy Wolf
St. Rt. 20
Kipton
Eastern Arms
Savage
New England
Co-Op
Cult
Polans
Bob Wallace
R.L. Rundle
Don W. Standen
Warren & CO
Wakemar Qi
Norwalk
Wakeman
Farey
Senate
Hunzinger
Morning Glory Horn Revere
Ben Warren
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