houseplant

Keeping up with the botanical nomenclature can be a bit daunting for those of us who are a little rusty on our Latin. Thankfully, gardeners have a host of…

To some people, a plant is a plant is a plant. But to the phytophilous (or plant-loving) High Plains gardener, identifying our native flora can often be…

The unexpected arrival of a beautiful bonsai gift caused me to look back to a previous program on the background and basics of this ancient garden art…

A look at several botanicals that are often best known by their common monikers. Burro's tail, string of pearls, and mother-in-law's tongue are long…

A trip to the supermarket produce section can result in great beginnings for growing your own bromeliads. This week's Growing on the High Plains looks at…

Keeping it all in the family, Skip takes a short trip back in time and learns how to keep her mother's violets alive. And in doing so she develops her own…

Growing your own orchids can be challenging unless you plan ahead and consider investing some time in learning what makes these tropical flowers so…

A look at some of the most popular and easiest houseplants to keep you in greenery for the cold season. Skip looks at the four basics needs of a healthy…

Bonsai is an ancient, living art form that never is completed. It requires focus, balance, and composition. Bonsai live for a hundred years, so many times…

Thank goodness for houseplants. Without them, gardeners might have a hard time making it through the hard times of winter. Jade is a natural-born…