Orchids need “rest” time every year. The exact time for this depends on the species, but for most orchids it should start some time in the autumn and continue well into winter. You must care for your plants differently at this time than you would during their energetic growth periods (spring and summer usually). This [...]

As with any plant we like to grow, orchids attract natural enemies, including insects and other small creatures. Among these are red spiders, thrips, cockroaches, ants, woodlice, some beetles, and certain snails and slugs.
To grow orchids successfully, you must take measures to defeat these pests before they can damage your plants. There are particular [...]

Cockroaches are among the most annoying pests with which you will have to battle in growing orchids. They can do huge damage in a few nights if not stopped and destroyed.
Why are roaches such a problem?  The answer is that one of their favorite things to eat is a potted plant’s tender young roots [...]

Orchid culture is so widespread in our time that it is diffcult to picture a world without these wonderful flowers. But, not so very long ago, the inhabitantspopulace of the developed world were totally in the dark about the overwhelming majority of orchid species.
Europeans of course knew about their native orchid species, such as [...]

Of the incredible variety of flowering plants on our earth, orchids easily hold the most fascination. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they often bring a bit of wonder and mystery with them. Although widespread in distribution, many can only be found in isolated, virtually inaccessible places–volcanic mountainsides, dense jungles, boggy swamps, [...]

If you are planning a garden, knowing the full cycle of the bean plant growth can enable you to maximize it’s growing season and increase the amount of crop you get. Beans, snap peas and soy beans are a healthy addition to a persons daily dietary needs. High in protein, the bean is one of [...]

It is widely assumed that orchids are tropical or at least subtropical plants. But in truth, orchids can be found in just about every part of the globe outside of the deserts and the polar regions.
About 85% of orchid species may inded be found in the tropics and subtropics, but that leaves a large [...]

Plants are commonly found in homes across North America and Europe. With an endless variety of types available for purchase, there is a variety for everyone. Unlike many things, adding the living touch of a plant to your home or office can be very inexpensive, with little to no cost to maintain. As water, fertilizer [...]

When you think of gardening, chances are that you probably don’t consider winter the best time to do it. After all, very few plants can survive in the harsh, cold environment. Why else do the trees lose their leaves and such? However, there are a number of sturdy, rough plants that you can choose to [...]

There used to be a time when literally everyone had their own garden. Of course, the grocery store changed all of that, and now the trend is that most people don’t have any garden at all. This is a sad statistic because home vegetable gardening can save you hundreds of dollars a year, as millions [...]