Issue 436
October 15, 2021
The Plants Are Talking
The information superhighway – or what we call the internet today – connects half the world’s population through a seemingly invisible web of devices and servers. It’s given us the opportunity to interact with societies and individuals we otherwise would never have met and provides access to vital information. So, could a platform as complex as the internet be used by anything other than humans?
- Written by Beau Mutrie
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Deadheading Mums
Keeping mums alive during the fall can be a challenge. Especially in our Louisiana ‘fall,’ where it’s still very hot and sunny. The mums that you buy at a nursery around this time of the year have been growing for months! Did you know that?  Mums will grow vegetatively during the summer, and then when the days start to get shorter, and the sun sets earlier, they will start to produce flowers. But how can you keep your mums blooming all during the fall season?
- Written by John MacMillan
African Violet
Saintpaulia
If you’re looking for that perfect “easy-care” and “pet-safe” house plant- look no further than African Violets! These compact beauties make a great addition to any home or office collection. With a little bit of know-how, you can create a collection of African Violets that will thrive year round!
- Written by Lynsey Walmsley
Bedding House Lead