https://www.indoor-gardener.com/indoor-gardener-blog.html The Indoor Gardener Blog keeps you up-to-date with new pages as well as information about your houseplants, contests, and great tidbits to keep your indoor greenery happy and healthy. en-us indoor gardener Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:58:14 -0500 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:58:14 -0500 indoor-gardener.com https://www.indoor-gardener.com/plants-poisonous-to-dogs.html3c699521e9acae2ded4a137e4c33bbb6Here's all the information an Indoor Gardener with a dog needs to know about plants poisonous to dogs to keep both plants and pets safe at home. Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:58:11 -0500 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/foxtail-ferns.html16ab7336a71cd20f5ac5ba023dcdaad8Foxtail Ferns, a variety of Asparagus Fern, tempts the Indoor Gardener with its lush color and architectural shape. Here's what you need to grow it successfully. Sun, 4 Nov 2012 17:37:49 -0500 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/toxic-houseplants-and-pets.htmlfae9e3a1f5e95cadffdcb860579731c7There are many toxic houseplants the Indoor Gardener with pets should avoid. Dr. Wismer, veterinarian with the ASPCA, offers the Indoor Gardener important information. Fri, 2 Nov 2012 19:32:23 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/poison-control-centers.htmlfb9568b376cf8012fd1ce39b4d64b3e4Search these links for poison control centers near you. Every Indoor Gardener with a child or pet should have this number handy. Fri, 2 Nov 2012 19:29:17 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/plants-poisonous-to-dogs-list.html5fe92aefee72343a5408bf2b66ff8bbaHere's a list of plants poisonous to dogs that the Indoor Gardener who owns a dog can keep handy and avoid. Fri, 2 Nov 2012 19:17:25 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/plants-poisonous-to-cats.html98086eaf758baa2ff0c7abffaee54484The Indoor Gardener with a cat needs to know there are many plants poisonous to cats. Here's the info to keep everyone happy and healthy. Fri, 2 Nov 2012 19:15:17 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/pet-safety-tips.html8fd39c7901c62795ca647e5b5a702fa7Including pet safety tips and lists about houseplants that are poisonous and safe for your dog or cat, as well as information direct from an ASPCA Veterinarian. Fri, 2 Nov 2012 19:09:34 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/chia-cat-grass.htmle6163da39598be48ba5bc1c1528ce9ccShare your indoor gardening with your pet by planting Chia cat grass. Felines, dogs, and even pet rabbits will be happy - and more likely to leave your other houseplants alone! Fri, 2 Nov 2012 19:05:37 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/cat-safe-houseplants.html250bb2cf2a9929aa515b7070900685d5The Indoor Gardener with pets needs to know what the cat safe houseplants are. Here's the information you're looking for. Fri, 2 Nov 2012 18:09:56 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/cat-safe-houseplants-list.htmle18dd61b8654673ff20bb88051430ab7Here's a list of cat safe houseplants for the Indoor Gardener. Fri, 2 Nov 2012 18:05:03 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/whiteflies.html92d7380c2ebef7fc3f98623d7ddf7397Appearing like a cloud of tiny moths, whiteflies are garden pests that are hard to get rid of. Here's what the Indoor Gardener needs to know for healthy, happy houseplants. Fri, 2 Nov 2012 00:00:08 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/thrips.html1171e31f911a5e9b1486f7823ad04104What to do if your houseplants are attacked by thrips, among the common garden pests faced by the Indoor Gardener. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 23:55:41 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/springtails.html99d986ba585e9b64fbcceeb4bebac227Springtails are included under garden pests even though they don't hurt house plants. The Indoor Gardener still needs to know how to get rid of these nuisance bugs. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 23:52:24 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/spider-mites.html95ceb6f554ca94a4f064ca0d4aa8cabeSpider mites are among the most common garden pests to plague the Indoor Gardener. Here's how to find them and stop them in their tracks. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 23:48:51 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/scale-insects.html1f2ee2478b1f907663c9d677c9bda9f6Among the hard-to-find garden pests are the scale insects, both soft and armored. Here's info for the Indoor Gardener to emerge triumphant in this battle. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 23:45:00 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/mealy-bugs.htmld65d393db39f3af30a1ef5ce08190e82At some point, almost every Indoor Gardener comes up against dreaded mealy bugs. Here's how to identify and conquer these common garden pests. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 23:40:06 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/fungus-gnats.html39ad4034d363baa67d821381a0cad792Here you'll find all the Indoor Gardener needs to know to identify and eradicate fungus gnats, one of the most common garden pests. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 23:34:59 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/aphids.html858ddc6115b1d7d339db6b98966dd225How to identify aphids and what to do once you find them. The Indoor Gardener guide to one of the most common garden pests. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 23:28:37 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/garden-pests.htmlc9525136a7d60719ac87b2d1f21520bfThe Indoor Gardener faces a particular group of garden pests. Be prepared to take care of any houseplant insects as soon as you see them. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 23:24:35 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/button-fern.html61f062669faebed35386fc788e743c1eEverything the Indoor Gardener needs to know about growing the Button Fern successfully. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:31:58 -0500 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/91fa3e417d4073d7a4e2697f009553aaRaise happy, healthy houseplants as a successful Indoor Gardener. Here's easy access to all the info and supplies you need. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:49:56 -0500 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/nephrolepis-lemon-button-fern.html1881f0bb3532bcc916172c4fe41ea826The Nephrolepis, or Lemon Button Fern, is one of the most pleasant small ferns an Indoor Gardener can grow. Here's how to keep it happy and healthy. Fri, 7 Oct 2011 12:03:58 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/rabbit-foot-fern.htmlc612b43c8b1f8184d78ea609be1841b4The Rabbit Foot Fern is one of the most interesting plants a beginning or expert Indoor Gardener can grow. Here's the info about identification, care, display, and conversation. Fri, 7 Oct 2011 12:01:29 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/fern-life-cycle-in-depth.htmlef45547e28c138bfb4e702db73492825Detailed information about the Fern Life Cycle for the science-minded Indoor Gardener, or for anyone interested in how ferns reproduce. Fri, 7 Oct 2011 11:43:51 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/fern-life-cycle-overview.html29c94b32bc6a31ac68725e0cbd4ec9f0Here's all the basics about the Fern Life Cycle that the Indoor Gardener - or other generally interested readers - need to know. Fri, 7 Oct 2011 11:35:07 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/chia-herb-garden.html82bcd531af51e39771baa7d83d0cf3caCreating a Chia Herb Garden is easy for an indoor gardener. With a little attention, herbs or chia seeds, and a "pet," you'll have herbs sprouting in a couple of days. Fri, 7 Oct 2011 11:01:28 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/antique-garden-tools.htmlf54ac0adf7e7a0ba4e57dcb436be9d07Antique garden tools make a great gift for yourself or for an Indoor Gardener you know. They can be used as originally intended or as purely decorative items. Thu, 6 Oct 2011 19:31:21 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/garden-calendar-gifts.html3f086fa4cf41033f3b1b1299324e6525A garden calendar is a sure-fire winner of a gift for an Indoor Gardener. Here's a list of choices and how to choose among them. Thu, 6 Oct 2011 19:17:10 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/indoor-herb-garden-gift.html9ab08179a4fe3216e12574e7de970161For holidays and celebrations, an indoor herb garden gift is perfect for gardeners and cooks alike. Find out how to choose the right one from all those available. Thu, 6 Oct 2011 19:08:58 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/indoor-gardening-gifts.html1b6df9f3aea2261327c27cab9cdff132Everything you need to know to choose great indoor gardening gifts for non-gardeners as well as another Indoor Gardener. Including garden calendar, antique garden tools, and more! Thu, 6 Oct 2011 19:04:57 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/garden-calendar-winter.htmlf95c08a0d7bb00ce2f2bb738710a243aThe Winter Garden Calendar is designed so the Indoor Gardener can keep houseplants happy and healthy through the cold months, with instructions, holiday ideas, and plant care. Thu, 6 Oct 2011 18:25:28 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/garden-calendar-for-houseplants.html9d6c18615722c75bfed048b56e07278dHere's a garden calendar specifically compiled to help the Indoor Gardener maintain healthy, happy houseplants - year round. Thu, 6 Oct 2011 18:15:50 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/italian-herb-garden.html65c2afe62213d54cef5810f80fd9bc3fAn indoor Italian Herb Garden is easy to plant. Whether you're an Indoor Gardener who cooks or eats frozen dinners, a fresh cutting makes your meals gourmet. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:26:54 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/garden-figurines.html97d0ebbeade5a92ad5c41a7597126855Although most garden figurines and animal garden sculpture are for outdoor gardens, a determined Indoor Gardener can find the right scale for houseplants. Sun, 29 May 2011 16:02:09 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/what-will-grow-in-a-dark-warm-room.htmlb211f1eef0c0331a03c04bfe653bb645 I would like to have a few houseplants in my bedroom, but I'm not sure what plants would suit the environment. 1) no windows 2) warm room 3) artificial Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:41:13 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/dracaena-fragrans-stalk-growth.htmlb98fc6ce9037c13b3dac6cfc6f1fb07a My question is about how do Dracaena Fragrans grow. Will they just grow from the shoots? Or will the stalk part grow as well, even though they've been Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:37:08 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/how-to-shape-a-philodendron.html0394fcf7461ec3dc30c5cebaf1e50053 I am trying to copy a heart shaped leaf philodendron that was wrapped to have a total uniform appearance - just gorgeous. Any ideas Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:14:25 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/philodendron-watering-schedule.htmlc62eb293bdbb3e60f86eb4e97961bfcb How often should I water my philodendron Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:11:33 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/horizontal-cracks.htmlcffb5121920c02e4c834557177749136 What causes horizontal cracks in leaves? I've seen these on several different kinds of plants including English ivy and my rubber tree Tue, 5 Apr 2011 16:07:00 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/how-to-care-for-hoya-carnosa.html2a4249aea7f0e6ba1f1aef28a8e39cac We have three Hoya Carnosa (teardrops) plants which are very old but keep growing and flowering. They are getting too big with lots of new long shoots. Fri, 1 Apr 2011 14:51:00 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/what-type-of-plant-is-this.html4887ecc4410ee36e0e8fc31facb3ff03I'm assuming this is an aloe plant but I'm not sure what type it is. If anyone can help me answer this, as well as provide some advice with how to care Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:56:10 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/plants-growing-on-desk-office-gardening.htmlf9495bf8fcf7d4c182c1f6450ec0ed6c This would have been the 1970's and I don't have any photos. Back then, it was all the rage to have a plant on your desk at work. After months of watching Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:26:12 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/pet-problems-with-ficus-tree.htmlf8a7f36ae6510fd85b5ecc6e5d2a1f2c What do I do about my ficus which seems to be dying after my cat peed in the soil Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:20:11 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/how-can-i-save-these-plants.htmlfc9aff75c11e45ade65bd1743abb76ef I just took a Bird of Paradise off the hands of a friend of mine who hadn't been taking very good care of it. The stalks are droopy as a result of a lack Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:49:58 -0500 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/plant-care-health-for-persian-shield.html687163dfd132e0d3271ce78ae7f6fdd6 Why is my Persian Shield producing flowers, but no leaves? The plant was grown outside during the summer and dug up and brought in for the winter. There Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:26:56 -0500 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/2011-Calendar.html0c1175f2deb1ede9e7c8644e662e5e15The Indoor Gardener 2011 Calendar is up close and personal with unique and fascinating views of 12 houseplants. Tue, 7 Dec 2010 10:01:03 -0500 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/care-for-houseplants-vacation.htmlb549029894d07525b2e473accd0255efA personal account of preparing care for houseplants before going on vacation - or, how to return home to a healthy indoor garden. Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:30:56 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/your-indoor-garden.html58d2a4f21445e7704257dbe41f2e5930Here's where you can participate with stories and photos about your own indoor garden. Share your experiences as an Indoor Gardener with others who understand your passion! Fri, 8 Oct 2010 15:41:52 -0400 https://www.indoor-gardener.com/asparagus-fern.htmlfc56de302872cc8ccf8a288c3e6ea57dReally a member of the lily family, the Asparagus Fern has three popular varieties, all easy for any Indoor Gardener to grow in pots or hanging baskets. Sat, 2 Oct 2010 13:28:55 -0400