Melinda R. "Science-Based" Cordell
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Author of the Easy-Growing Garden series & the Dragonriders of Skala! Copywriter at the University of Kansas (rock chalk jayhawk). Hamline MFAC. She/her.
Nodaway, Mo.
Joined June 2011
27 Best Winter Flowers That Bloom in the Cold
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Does the thought of an entire winter without flowers get you down? Plan for some winter color by planting these plants and bulbs.
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27 Best Winter Flowers That Bloom in the Cold
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Does the thought of an entire winter without flowers get you down? Plan for some winter color by planting these plants and bulbs.
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One weed specialist said the plant should be treated like the vicar in an Agathe Christie novel: Slip a little poison into his tea daily until he takes a dirt nap. Japanese Knotweed: The Weed That Can’t Be Killed (+ How to Destroy It)
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Japanese knotweed only SEEMS like it can't be killed. There are effective ways to kill it. And best times of the year to do so!
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RT @hustledetector: @RufusTSuperfly I'm 💯 here for this Gregory Hines appreciation post! You can't have one without this highlight of his v….
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What Is Rose Mosaic Virus? How To Identify and Control It
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Though rose mosaic disease isn’t a killer, it’s still bad for roses. Here’s how to keep the disease in check.
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6 Beneficial Insects in the Rose Garden (and How to Attract Them) .
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There are a number of beneficial bugs and pollinators that can be a big help in the rose garden, acting as organic pest control and enhancing rose health.
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Planting Perfect Roses in Pots (Container Roses Ultimate Guide) .
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Here's all you need to know about planting and growing roses in containers -- including some of the best varieties to grow in pots!
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Yes, there are ways to minimize harm from glyphosate/Round-Up while killing off the poison ivy. 9 Steps to Safely Spray Weed Killer and Kill More Weeds
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If you decide you need to use chemical herbicides, do so safely. Here is how to do the least harm with harsh herbicidal sprays.
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Vandas can be a tricky orchid to grow. Even in optimal conditions, the plants often don’t want to flower!.This article will show you the tricks of the trade that advanced orchid growers use to help their vanda orchids thrive … and bloom.
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Many people find Vanda orchids to be hard to keep, and harder to make bloom. These growing methods and tips will help you do both.
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RT @AfricanArchives: Mexico abolished slavery in 1829. Enslaved people were escaping to Mexico. The U.S. tried to get Mexico to sign a fugi….
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I've already listened to Assassin's Blade on my #AudibleApp . but that's because I wrote the book! And it's read by the always-amazing Galena White!.
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Check out this great listen on Audible.com. My father's been kidnapped. The kidnappers demand an impossible ransom. If they don't get it in two weeks, they will kill my father. Mama won't survive his...
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10 Safe Ways to Eliminate Aphids on Your Houseplants
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Aphids can be hard to deal with on houseplants. Here are 10 safe ways to rid your indoor plants of these common pests.
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Just a reminder that the 2024 Great Backyard Bird Count is coming up - Friday, Feb. 16 to Monday, Feb. 19! Anybody can participate -- just take 15 minutes (but definitely take more) counting the birds at your feeders or in your backyard.
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You can do your part to help conserve bird species by participating in the fun and easy Backyard Bird Count. Anyone can join!
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Chip budding and T-budding is a more advanced topic for growers, but these are good ways to vitalize an old tree, graft a new plant on a hardy rootstock, and grow different varieties of fruit on one tree. Learn more:
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Grafting trees and plants may sound daunting, but it's not. Chip budding and T-budding are two easy ways to graft fruit trees, shrubs, and more.
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Did you know that female aphids can birth live baby aphids without mating? Keep ahead of the aphids' schemes of world domination. Yeet them off your plants with these 10 easy steps.
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Aphids can be hard to deal with on houseplants. Here are 10 safe ways to rid your indoor plants of these common pests.
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If your houseplants are being overrun by pests, read on. Here are 10 of the most common houseplant pests, and 11 ways to get rid of them for good.
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There are two parts to controlling houseplant pests -- identification, and control. Here's a solid overview of both.
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Valentine's Day is a little over a week away and florists are already swamped. Be sure to put in your order early! Here are 12 tips to make the holiday easier for you (and your florist).
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Be your florist's best friend this Valentine's Day. These few simple tips and tricks will help them, help you.
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