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This article from Popular Mechanics, titled "59 Years Ago in PopMech," provides a glimpse into the past with a project for creating a flower cart. The article describes the process of constructing the cart using solid stock, with redwood being recommended for its suitability and appearance. The instructions include laying out patterns, joining the pieces together, and attaching the railings. The article also mentions that if one has power tools, the construction of the flower cart can be completed in an evening. The article includes additional tips for creating a straight edge, skidproof feet, and using a cotter pin for a better grip on a measuring tape. [Extracted from the article]

Let the top of the soil dry out before you add more water, or buy a small soil moisture meter. "You can start off small with window boxes, or you can really go for the gusto and put in a pollinator garden or a vegetable garden", says Burke. WELLNESS PREVENTION WELLNESS HEALTHY HOBBY WHEN YOU DIG into the dirt with your hands, it feels great physically and mentally. [Extracted from the article]

You can also take indoor gardening to the next level and enjoy the satisfaction of cooking with what you raise: Try growing herbs or other small edible plants on a sunlit windowsill, porch, or enclosed patio. Horticultural therapy, a professional practice that uses gardening to improve health, appears to be helpful for people coping with dementia, depression, and even the emotions surrounding terminal cancer. WELLNESS NATURAL FIXES Growing up in Philadelphia, I learned to garden from my mother, who helped me tend the tiny patch of land behind our row house. [Extracted from the article]

The short story "Little House on the Lake" by Sharlene Breakey is presented.

The article reports on how to build a planter trellis which is a container-gardening project. As reported, container gardening is the popular practice of planting in pots, trays, window boxes and other portable containers and it requires very little space and a minimal commitment of time. A chart showing construction details of the portable containers used for container gardening is also presented.

Focuses on the use of floral decorations in indoor gardening.

Presents information on beauty in indoor gardening.

This article presents some season specific gardening suggestions and ideas provided by some gardeners for domestic gardening. Some transformational and experimental suggestions are provided concerning indoor plantation by decorative plants and flower varieties suitable to the spring season. It is reported that several garden centers around the U.S. will offer a new collection of annuals bearing the name of the Journal "Country Living Gardener." Gardening suggestions are provided with concerned house modification requirements and suitability.

Provides tips on purchasing artificial light for indoor gardening. Types of high intensity discharge (HID) light systems; Sizes of lights; Costs; Wavelengths of light. INSET: Winter light for greenhouses, by C.L..

Presents guidelines on growing tomatoes and other vegetables and herbs indoors. Suggested plants for windowsill gardening; Growing plants in containers; Potting mix for indoor growing.

Offers tips on how to create an organic greenhouse. Controlling insects; Best plants to raise; Crop/temperature chart; Benefits of green house gardening. INSET: Avoid the greenhouse nitrate pitfall.

The article focuses on the therapeutic effects of indoor gardening during the winter. A discussion of new gardening kits and products, including the AeroGarden, Happy Gardener's Happy Naturals line of organic indoor garden fertilizers, and the Edible Flower Garden by Red Envelope, that make indoor gardening easy is presented. Studies which show that plants can lower blood pressure, improve creativity, and lift mood are discussed.

This article presents information about various houseplants that are grown in Wardian cases. In 1830, Nathaniel Ward had the ingenuity to cosset ferns collected during countryside rambles in sealed bottles to survive within his dry, stuffy home in London, England. Ward's spin on nurturing plants in a humid, temperature-controlled environment remains a brainstorm worth celebrating. From that humble beginning evolved what is now widely known as the Wardian case, ornate glass boxes that look like aquariums and function like terrariums.

Provides tips for indoor gardening, including a selection of plants to grow indoors.

Offers tips on raising fresh herbs indoors. Starting new plants; Pest prevention; Best indoor herbs. INSET: Windows of opportunity: Your 10 best bets for indoor herb....

Provides tips and techniques for planting and growing spring-flowering bulbs. Delicacy and variety of small bulbs; Techniques for sowing species of tulips; Tips for mixing and matching bulbs in the garden; Growing tips; Considerations for soil, nutrients and planting; Techniques for indoor growing of bulbs.

Discusses ways of growing basil indoors. Ease in propagating the herb from seed; Common species; Use of basil in preparing pesto; Value of basil as a spice for tomato sauces and vinegars; Steps in planting basil from seeds indoors.

The article focuses on the ways on how to plant spring bulbs effectively in the U.S. In planting spring bulbs, it is advisable to combine it with small ones such as snow drops, dwarf irises and scilla with larger ones such as daffodils, alliums and tulips. It also illustrates that it is good to plant some bulbs in pots during the winter season. It also features ten must-do chores for fall clean up of the garden.

Highlights the vigorous form and presence of architectural plants.

This article focuses on growing plants in pots. The most utilitarian of garden objects, pots serve several vital functions. First, they're home to plants one cannot or does not want to grow directly in the ground. In regions where the soil is dense with clay, containers offer gardeners a welcoming environment in which to nurture plants that sulk and die in heavy soil, such as lilies, tomatoes, and lavender. For the drought-stricken regions, container gardening affords a way to enjoy moisture-loving beauties without violating water restrictions.

In this article, the author discusses gardening methods for attracting swallotail butterflies, Papilionidae, for enhancing household gardening practices and providing a natural touch to them. He describes some crafting methods to create a natural look-out of the indoor garden. He suggests to create a spring arrangement for the table by perching cardboard-backed paper butterfly cutouts on silk or ceramic flowers. The author also provides some brief description of other sources for showcase assistance.

Offers alternative flowering plants to tend aside from poinsettias during Christmas. Consideration of the kalanchoes; Suitability of cyclamens for a shady sill; Selection of ivy ferns for windows facing north and no letting in much light.

Presents an article about growing plants under a lightbulb. Types of plants that were grown; Their response to the lightbulb; Discussion on the plants' maintenance.

Focuses on planting tomatoes. Description of an indoor tomato farm; Seed germination; Varieties of tomatoes.

Reminisces on a garden tended by a child on her bedroom windowsill.

Offers tips on how to create an herbal topiary centerpiece. Selection of a plant; Use of a small shears to remove side branches from the main stem to from a trunk; Removal of the growing tip.

This article offers growth and cultivation information on string of beads, also known as Senecio rowleyanus. The plant is a native of southwest Africa and is a relative of the annual bedding plant dusty miller or Senecio cineraria. It is often grown indoors as a houseplant and can go outdoors in summer. It is recommended that string of beads be planted in free-draining soil. The physical characteristics of the plant are also mentioned.

The article offers step-by-step instructions on how to effectively bloom indoor gardens.

The article offers information on indoor gardening. It states that since the roots of potted plants cannot search for nutrients beyond the soil on the pot, the plant should be provided with organic soilless mix. It mentions that garden soil should not be used, because it is too dense for the root system of potted plants.

The article evaluates several products for countertop gardening from herbkits.com, aerogrow.com and amazon.com.

The article provides instructions for assembling an indoor case that can keep herbs alive during the winter months. The case requires the use of a fluorescent light and a shallow pool of water below the plants. The water evaporates as a result of the light and raises the humidity levels around the herbs.

The article presents tips from plant growers Cyrus and Louise Hyde on how to keep indoor herbs healthy during the winter. Watering the plant in the morning gives the soil and foliage time to dry, and helps prevent diseases. For powdery mildew, one should wash the foliage of the plants with water and then spray them with a solution of one teaspoon baking soda and a drop of dishwashing soap to a quart of water. Information on how to cook with scented geranium leaves is presented.

The article offers tips for planting softwood cuttings in a nursery bed. If the cuttings have spent the winter inside, gardeners need to acclimate them to the outdoor weather. Prior to transplanting the cuttings, one should dig a few inches of compost into the bed and add granulated organic fertilizer to the soil. It is advisable to cut back stems by one-quarter of their length in early summer to encourage branching.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for growing several house plants including green onions, pineapple and avocado.

The article provides tips on how to use humidity trays for houseplants and orchids. Humidity trays are capable of controlling watering. Plants must be set on the maple-wood frame with removable wood slats. The trays features rigid construction that makes moving the tray in a single snap.

This article presents information about indoor gardening. One may deck the halls, and every quiet corner of one's house, with materials and motifs that speak of the natural beauty of the outdoors. A diminutive evergreen brings the beauty of the forest to the holiday tabletop, where it can serve as a fresh centerpiece. Spray snow adds a wintery touch to a collection of pinecones. One can dangle tiny bird cutouts from the branches of a graceful evergreen tucked in a pretty pottery bowl. Filled with bottle-brush trees, toy sheep, a paper cottage, and faux snow, a Gothic-arched Wardian case becomes a winter wonderland in microcosm.

This article presents information about indoor gardening. According to Carlo Balistrieri, curator at the New York Botanical Garden, one quick solution to a bout of the seasonal blues is a simple dose of indoor gardening. Balistrieri suggests the addition of grow lights to increase the variety of plants one can cultivate. For more on houseplants, readers may see the article "Tools of the Trade" in this issue of the journal "Country Living Gardener." To learn about orchids, easier to grow indoors than one thinks, one should read the article "Victory Garden" in this issue of the journal.

Presents tips for bringing houseplants indoors. Washing foliage to remove pests; Repotting in a larger container if the roots look crowded; Finding a place indoors with light conditions similar to where the plant came from.

Outlines the steps involved in forcing a branch to flower indoors. Options on flowering plants; Factors to consider in choosing and cutting branches; Water requirements.

If one loves a herb garden, but is short on outdoor space, there are many herbs that can do well in indoor gardening in containers. They must have plenty of light, so put them in a bright, sunny window or under gro-lights. Even a small pot of herbs will add beauty, fragrance and flavor to home. Choose a container that will fit in the sunniest window of the home. Inspect the root ball of each of the plants chosen. Place the plants in the container, keeping trailing herbs near the edges and taller ones in the center.

Presents information on five species of houseplants that thrive even when neglected. Cast-iron plant; Ponytail palm; Jade plant.

Offers tips on how to take care of plants during the holiday season. Keeping of the soil moist and not wet; Spraying of water on wreath and garland arrangements; Daily watering of cut Christmas trees.

Presents instructions on how to create an affordable greenhouse. Cost of hobby greenhouse kits; How to put one together; Labor and materials needed.

Examines the use of hoophouses as both a row cover and greenhouse for plants. Structural design of a hoophouse; Sizes of hoophouses and costs; Benefits of a hoophouse.

Answers a question on how to make a Christmas cactus bloom for Christmas. Recommendation of keeping the cactus growing during summer; Watering tips; Requirement of bright light; Length of time that the cactuses must be kept in the dark indoors; Temperature to maintain to ensure that the bloom lasts longer.

Discusses the growth patterns of northern artichokes. Ideal size and growth pattern; Importance of loose soil and indoor garden environment for artichokes; Gardening and planting techniques; Effects of composts or aged manure; Methods for transplanting to avoid disturbing tender taproots; Water requirements.

Presents tips for gardeners in the Central United States on growing the Mei Qing Choi pak choi variety indoors during the month of February. Tenderness and flavor of the plant's stalks; Tips for best early growth; Availability of seed from Johnny's Selected Seeds.

Presents tips on converting unused basement space into a low-cost, out of the way area for starting seeds. Materials needed; Techniques for best seedling growth; Temperature suitable for germinating seeds; Maintenance of temperature with an electric heating cable.

Presents tips for gardeners in the Great Lakes area on caring for cactuses received during the holiday season. Recommendations for consistent midwinter flowering; Effect of temperature and light upon flowering; Propagation of the cactuses by rooting stem tips in sand and vermiculture a few weeks after bloom.

Shares housewife's experience of accidentally propagating her indoor yucca plant. Original aim of prevent the yucca plant from pushing against the ceiling; Use of root stimulator and saturated peat moss around the entire stalk; Wrapping of black plastic around the stalk.