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As I have written before in my article The Magic of Misting, an intermittent mist system is essential to be consistently successful with rooting cuttings.
Here are 10 reasons you should be using intermittent mist

Intermittent mist keeps the cuttings moist, minimizing transpiration from the leaves.
Intermittent mist keeps the cuttings and the immediate area cool.
A misting system [...]

Now that grabbed your attention didn’t it?
I am feeling extremely generous and have decided to run a contest where one lucky entrant walks away with a complete intermittent mist system, direct from the Mistkits store, absolutely free.
I am currently tweaking the rules, but very soon the contest will be a go! All you will need [...]

Well, are you? No? Are you sure?
What is Hosta Virus X?
Hosta Virus X (HVX) is a relatively new virus. Many homeowners and gardeners have never heard of it. The virus showed up a few years ago and because of the way it presents itself on the leaves of the plant, it was originally thought to [...]

I just ran across this article on how to avoid tick bites called 10 tips to avoid tick bites. It was written by Debbie Hadley, who writes about insects at About.com.
Don’t forget to see my article on building a tick trap for a safe and effective way of eliminating ticks from your yard.

Tags: disease, diseases, [...]

It’s time for another contest!
The prize:
Bonsai
A guide to successful care and creation
By Constance Tindale

This hardcover book covers step by step instructions on all the skills and techniques needed to care for a bonsai tree:

watering, feeding, and display
pruning
wiring for shape
re-potting
rocks, groups, and landscapes
pests, diseases, and hygiene

The contest:
Simply leave a comment letting everyone know the [...]

Are you looking for plans on building a cold frame?
Here ya go!

Tags: landscape plants, propagation, woody ornamentals

Butterflies are wonderful creatures. They flutter from plant to plant collecting nectar, adding beauty to your gardens, and in the process, pollinate your beautiful flowers. They are not as good at pollinating flowers as bees, but I have never heard of anyone being allergic to any butterfly either. Did you know? Butterflies taste with their [...]

Viburnum leaf beetle (VLB) is yet another invasive insect we need to be on the lookout for. Discovered in New York state in 1996, it is on the move and has the potential to devastate any and all Viburnums in it’s way.
For more information on the Viburnum beetle, visit this Cornell University link where you [...]

Well, someone in the Colorado government must read this blog. I recently wrote about rainwater collection and mentioned that Colorado needs to change their laws. Someone listened (ok, it must have already been in the works, but do you blame me for wanting to take some credit?) and the rainwater collection laws are about to [...]

Microsoft is at it again. They have created an extension for Firefox for you. Great news huh? Not really. The extension comes bundled with the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and gets installed without your knowledge. To quote annoyances.org:
“This update adds to Firefox one of the most dangerous vulnerabilities present in all versions [...]