Monthly Archives: May 2009

Where can I find an affordable small vase for orchids?

bmg314 asked: I need five of them, preferably small for orchid stems, glass and colored…but I’ll take what I can get. Ive tried all the dollar stores with no luck. Im looking in the Livonia Michigan area. Need help quick!! Joaquin

I am new to orchid growing.How do I know if the plant has a new root (growing upward) or if it is a spike?

Golf Nut asked: My moth orchid is growing something that is going up. Is it a root or a spike for flowering? Jess

Growing Plants in a Garden

When you buy a house you want to have a wonderful garden where children can play and you can sit back and unwind. A garden is one place where we feel we are one with Nature and enjoy the small pleasures of life. But without potted plants and flowers, a home garden is incomplete. Before you choose the plants to grow in your home garden, walk around the neighborhood and take note of what kinds of plants are being planted. That’ll give you an idea of what grows in your area. Continue reading