Bonsai History -
History shows some sketches of trees grown in pots, used for decorative purposes apparently, occur in Egyptian tombs, dated to over 4,000 years old. W...
Rose Suckers -
These are growths from the stock on which the rose has been budded. They occur not only on rosebushes, but also on climbers, ramblers and even standar...
Bonsai Tools -
Beyond the basic instruments there are numerous other tools and devices that can be useful in certain circumstances. Among these are saws, brushes, tw...
Propagating by Budding -
Budding, like grafting, is carried out on woody shrubs and trees, though herbaceous plants can also be treated in the same way; Tomato, for example, c...
Clover Root Weevil -
Surveys show that the clover root weevil (Amnetnus quadrituberculatus) is widespread in that part of New South Wales from the Tweed to the Manning Riv...
Seed Stratification -
Certain seeds will not germinate until they have been subjected for some weeks or even months to low temperatures and humid conditions similar to thos...
Kitchen Design -
The concept of the work triangle - being storage, preparation, and cooking - is that places for these functions should be arranged in such a way that...
Sowing Seed in Cold Frames -
If cold frames are used and the seeds are sown in pots, pans or boxes and placed inside the frame to germinate, the procedure is much the same as alre...
Miniature Roses -
Miniature roses range from 8 to 20 in. high. The tiny individual blooms are often replicas of hybrid teas. The foliage is also proportionately smaller...
