Tips:
Water Temperature: Houseplants prefer water that isn’t too hot or cold and de-chlorinated. De-chlorinate water by filling a watering vessel the night before. The chlorine will evaporate overnight.
Bamboo splitters: A medical professional should always remove bamboo splitters as bamboo has barbs that break off under the skin.
Cool Thing:
Researchers found that the speed at which protein renewal in plants takes place dictates how quickly plants can adapt to environmental changes, such as a sudden frost or drought. Therefore, scientists could develop crops that can handle sudden weather changes. Journal of Proteome Research.
A personal note: Finally, it’s raining in my neck of the woods! I removed the frost cloths, turned off the timers to the drip lines and lawn, covered the firewood, and put out the drain gutters. I hope you remembered to do the same. Have a wonderful weekend.
P.S.: I’m writing a book. I’ve got the page numbers done. — Steven Wright
In and Around the Garden 