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Unless you are a hermit living deep within a forest you are a part of a community. It may be a small community or it may be a large community. It might be a flower loving community or a dog loving community. You might be the center of the community or you might be on the fringe of the community. But you are a part of a community. Many of us take our community for granted and don’t think about or make an effort to contribute to our community; not with our time, money or heart. So when I found out what Connie at The Alamo Flower Co was doing, it put a smile on my face and a little guilt in my heart. Sometimes I am stingy with my time, money and my heart.
The Alamo Flower Co. is located in a California city called Alamo just northeast of San Francisco. The Read the rest of this entry »
Ask the Expert: tips on my spathiphyllum isbrown
why are tips on my spathiphyllum brown. Some leaves are yellow. what does it mean. how often do you repot. Yvonne
Ask the Expert: identification?
This plant is turning yellow and I want to find out what kind of plant it is so I can research what I’m doing wrong Deana
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I get lazy around the holidays and very much enjoy the chance to relax with my family and friends. This is probably the biggest reason why I chose to highlight the Green Schefflera plant this month. Schefflera plants (Schefflera actinophylla or Brassia actinophylla) are easy to care for and easy to love. Ask almost anyone and you’ll hear the same resounding praises about buying Schefflera houseplants for beginners or sending Schefflera as gifts. Read the rest of this entry »
Ask the Expert: What is the name of this plant?
What is the name of this plant? Is it poisonous to cats?
Thanks, Susan
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Ask the Expert: I was wondering what the name of this plant was.
I was just wanting to know the name so I can find out how to care for it. Thanks Samantha
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Ask the Expert: cornplant leaves turning brown on end/
I HAVE A CORNPLANT THAT IS NOT GROWING LIKE IT SHOULD AND THE END OF THE LEAVES ARE TURNING BROWN WHY - Iris
Ask the Expert: What is it?
This plant is growing along my driveway and I have no idea what it is or if the berries are edible. It dies Read the rest of this entry »
I’m not going to lie. My boss is amazing. Yes, I thank my lucky stars (figure of speech) every day that I’m one of the fortunate ones blessed with a supportive, instructive, intelligent, respectable boss. It’s times like Boss’s Day this October 16th that really throw me for a loop though. Sorting through all of the gift ideas for Boss’s Day can be a real chore when shopping for someone of such worth. So how does one go about finding the right gift for their boss? Easy! Read the rest of this entry »
Ask the Expert: why do the leaves keep falling off of my scheffera
schefflera keeps loosing it leaves, i water it about twice a week - Sue
