Added Info FINE GARDENING #63 Sep-Oct 1998 pg. 8
A guide to richly textured plants that attract viewers to touch them.
FINE GARDENING #60 Mar-Apr 1998 pg. 69
An explanation of how plants compete for light, water, nutrients and physical space and the implications for gardeners.
FINE GARDENING #61 May-Jun 1998 pg. 18
Out of the garden and out of control. A look at non-native, invasive ornamental plants, the havoc they are wreaking on the environment and a guide to those plants which gardeners are urged to avoid.
FINE GARDENING #65 Jan-Feb 1999 pg. 34
A look at the whys and wherefores of movement in plants. Covers phototropism, geotropism, thigmotropism, natic reactions and turgor reactions.
FLOWER & GARDEN Jun 1979 (v.23#6) pg. 46
A study in allelopathy, plants that are chemically harmful to other plants.
FLOWER & GARDEN Aug 1979 (v.23#8) pg. 50
Tips on determining which end is up when planting dormant roots.
FLOWER & GARDEN Apr-May 1984 (v.28#3) pg. 6
Curtain plants. Suggestions for perennials and vines that will drape over retaining walls and fences. Plants for both low and tall walls are suggested.
FLOWER & GARDEN Jun-Jul 1986 (v.30#4) pg. 24
How to grow dusty-millers from seed or cuttings.
FLOWER & GARDEN Feb-Mar 1987 (v.31#2) pg. 81
How to grow Japanese solomon's-seal.
FLOWER & GARDEN Apr-May 1987 (v.31#3) pg. 46
A look at variegations in plants and the reasons they occur.
FLOWER & GARDEN Aug-Sep 1988 (v.32#5) pg. 44
De-mystifying species, hybrids and cultivars.
FLOWER & GARDEN Jun-Jul 1993 (v.37#3) pg. 12
A deep discussion about roots. A look at come common fallacies and facts.
FLOWER & GARDEN May-Jun 1997 (v.41#3) pg. 18
Suggestions for plants that are good for screening unsightly areas.
GARDEN GATE #6 Dec 1995-Jan 1996 pg. 28
Standing cypress. Physical properties of this tall, biennial native plant of Texas with spikes of red flowers, plus information on where and how to raise it.
GARDEN GATE #9 Jun 1996 pg. 42
Christmas gift plants and tips on taking care of them. Covers poinsettias, paperwhites, Christmas cactus, amaryllis, cyclamen, dendrobium orchad and calceolaria.
GARDEN GATE #12 Dec 1996 pg. 36
Melampodium, a guide to its attributes.
GARDEN GATE #17 Oct 1997 pg. 42
Tips on plants to grow in sandy, well-drained soil.
GARDEN GATE #19 Feb 1998 pg. 38
Tip suggests plants that will withstand heat and pollution from household exhaust vents.
GARDEN GATE #19 Feb 1998 pg. 39
Tips on how to tell what is causing a plant to turn yellow.
GARDEN GATE #21 Jun 1998 pg. 6
Things to keep in mind at a garden center to help you pick the right plant.
GARDEN GATE #21 Jun 1998 pg. 41
Causes of pale foliage and stunted plant growth discussed.
GARDEN GATE #23 Oct 1998 pg. 40
Horticultural hocus-pocus. A look at the pros and cons of companion planting in the garden.
HARROWSMITH #55 Jun-Jul 1984 (v.9#1) pg. 83
Ornamental plants that are invasive and strategies for containing them.
HARROWSMITH #86 Jul-Aug 1989 (v.14#2) pg. 58
Correction HARROWSMITH #87 Sep-Oct 1989 (v.14#3) pg. 15
Patchouli (Pogostemon heyneanus), its culture and uses.
HERB COMPANION Dec 1992-Jan 1993 (v.5#2) pg. 20
Unpacking mail-order plants. Step-by-step instructions on checking the plants, storage, preparing for planting, and planting.
HORTICULTURE Feb 1990 (v.68#2) pg. 48
Importing plants. A guide to the steps in observing USA quarantine rules.
HORTICULTURE Apr 1992 (v.70#4) pg. 16
An explanation of what days to maturity means and how to use it when selecting plant varieties, plan successive and parallel plantings, etc.
KITCHEN GARDEN #3 Jun-Jul 1996 pg. 18
An explanation of why plants bolt and some ways to delay it.
KITCHEN GARDEN #3 Jun-Jul 1996 pg. 20
Added Info KITCHEN GARDEN #4 Aug-Sep 1996 pg. 8
An explanation of dormancy in plants.
KITCHEN GARDEN #6 Dec 1996-Jan 1997 pg. 16
An explanation of photoperiodism behavior in plants and its implications for gardeners.
KITCHEN GARDEN #7 Feb-Mar 1997 pg. 16
An explanation of what the drip line of a plant is and current information on the extent of plant root systems.
KITCHEN GARDEN #8 Apr-May 1997 pg. 16
An explanation of a plant cultivar.
KITCHEN GARDEN #8 Apr-May 1997 pg. 18
An explanation of determinate and indeterminate plants.
KITCHEN GARDEN #9 Jun-Jul 1997 pg. 69
An explanation of what causes plants to heave from the soil during the winter and how to prevent or minimize it.
KITCHEN GARDEN #12 Dec 1997-Jan 1998 pg. 18
A look at the nutritional value of foraged edibles.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #60 Nov-Dec 1979 pg. 111
A look at edible wild greens.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #63 May-Jun 1980 pg. 194
How to use cattail "cotton" for clothing insulation.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #64 Jul-Aug 1980 pg. 78
A look at jojoba bushes that are cultivated for their oil.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #64 Jul-Aug 1980 pg. 88
Foraging for wild yeast.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #65 Sep-Oct 1980 pg. 106
Building an ultrasonic plant stimulator.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #87 May-Jun 1984 pg. 102
A look at practical companion planting. Includes a chart of combinations of vegetables, herbs, flowers and weeds that are mutually beneficial.
ORGANIC GARDENING Feb 1977 (v.24#2) pg. 62
A look at phenology, the study of when plants reach certain stages in response to the weather. Tips on how to check phenological events on indicator plants on your property and how to use the findings as a guide for when to plant, etc.
ORGANIC GARDENING Apr 1977 (v.24#4) pg. 127
A look at companion planting test results. Includes a chart of allies and enemies.
ORGANIC GARDENING Feb 1979 (v.26#2) pg. 56
A look at old-fashioned spring tonics, wild greens to gather and eat.
ORGANIC GARDENING Mar 1979 (v.26#3) pg. 118
Plant versus plant. Many plants produce poisons which kill or inhibit other plants. Basic information on allelopathic interactions.
ORGANIC GARDENING Apr 1981 (v.28#4) pg. 58
Best ideas for companion planting.
ORGANIC GARDENING Feb 1985 (v.32#2) pg. 60
Tips on succession planting for the garden.
ORGANIC GARDENING Feb 1985 (v.32#2) pg. 66
Guidelines for choosing superior bedding plants.
ORGANIC GARDENING Apr 1986 (v.33#4) pg. 32
Advice on plants to grow beneath liquidambar and redwood trees.
ORGANIC GARDENING Nov 1996 (v.43#8) pg. 19
Buy plants like a pro. Tips on selecting the best plants from a garden center.
ORGANIC GARDENING Feb 1998 (v.45#2) pg. 30
Beauties and the beasts. How to control invasive plants (honeysuckle, ivy, purple loosestrife, Japanese barberry) and some tame substitutes.
ORGANIC GARDENING Mar-Apr 1999 (v.46#2) pg. 31
Experimental electro-culture. Stimulating plant growth in a high voltage electrostatic field.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Feb 1971 (v.34#2) pg. 66
More experiments in electro-culture. Stimulating plant growth with static electricity. Includes plans for a device to measure plant responses electrically.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Jun 1971 (v.34#6) pg. 63
Space horticulture. A collection of circuits and experiments to study the growing of plants in an artificial environment, such as a space craft. Part 1.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Aug 1999 (v.16#8) pg. 70
Correction POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Oct 1999 (v.16#10) pg. 16
Space horticulture. Part 2.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Sep 1999 (v.16#9) pg. 73
Experimental garden involves two exciting "genetic" experiments anyone can do. How to cross-breed flowers and vegetables.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1984 (v.161#6) pg. 120
Electronic circuit for a green vegetation sensor relies on the fact that green vegetation reflects red light poorly, but near-infrared light very well.
SCIENCE PROBE! Oct 1991 (v.1#4) pg. 89
Plants do the weirdest things. A discussion of plants' remarkable abilities to sense and react to their environment. Several simple experiments to illustrate the behavior of plants in different environments.
SCIENCE PROBE! Apr 1992 (v.2#2) pg. 9
Experiments in horticultural science. Using temperature and light to change the usual times for germination, sprouting, and blooming.
SCIENCE PROBE! Apr 1992 (v.2#2) pg. 70
Effects of ionizing radiation on plants.
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN Dec 1963 (v.209#6) pg. 151
Stimulating plant growth with ultrasonic vibrations.
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN Aug 1966 (v.215#2) pg. 100
Experiments with gibberellins which accelerate the growth of plants.
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN Aug 1967 (v.217#2) pg. 111
Experiments on the effect of gravity on plant growth (geotropism). Includes instructions for building an apparatus that interferes with the natural response of the organic compounds known as auxins to the gravitational field.
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN Jun 1970 (v.222#6) pg. 141
Tips on how to handle bedding plants so that they will get off to a good start in your garden.
SUNSET May 1977 (v.158#5) pg. 270
A look at varieties of Pittosporum that can be grown as trees, shrubs, hedges, screens, ground cover, or as container plants.
SUNSET Oct 1978 (v.161#4) pg. 232
How to transport large plants to another city or state.
SUNSET May 1986 (v.176#5) pg. 286
Protecting tender plants against frost. Some techniques.
SUNSET Dec 1991 (v.187#6) pg. 72
Tips on choosing the best bare-root stock, planting, and pruning.
SUNSET Dec 1992 (v.189#6) pg. 58
Buying dormant, bare-root nursery stock. What to look for and plants that are most commonly available.
SUNSET Jan 1995 (v.194#1) pg. 44
How to grow shamrocks indoors.
WORKBASKET Nov-Dec 1987 (v.53#2) pg. 48
Winter damage to landscape plants. How to minimize the damage from accumulated snow and road salt.
WORKBASKET Dec 1991-Jan 1992 (v.57#2) pg. 70