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Horticulture expert Terry Ettinger shares his knowledge of all things that grow in and around your home. Keep your yards and gardens looking their best with Terry’s helpful tips. Come grow with Terry every Wednesday and Sunday.


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Garden Journeys: The Voodoo Lily

The Voodoo Lily goes by a few different names, and is native to Southeast Asia. The flower buds can grow to be several feet in height before opening, and when the flowers open, they can have a terrible smell. Terry Ettinger explains in today’s Garden Journeys.

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02/01/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Peace Lily

The Peace Lily is one of the most popular house plants. If your plant is doing well, Terry Ettinger demonstrates how to divide the plant in this week’s Garden Journeys.

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01/29/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Evergreen trees

One issue with planting evergreen trees is that they can get too big for the space in which they are planted. At this time of year, with all the deciduous trees having lost their leaves, it’s easy to see just how big evergreen trees can get. Terry Ettinger talks about the problem in this edition of Garden Journeys.

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Updated 01/25/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Vanilla Orchid

Vanilla extract comes from the seed pods of the Vanilla Orchid. Terry Ettinger shows us how easy the orchid is to grow indoors, in this week’s Going Green.

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01/22/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Boston fern

Boston fern is a very common house plant. After a while, it may start to dry out and turn brown because of low humidity indoors. Terry Ettinger shows us some quick ways to bring your Boston fern back to life.

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01/18/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Cotton plants

Today, Terry Ettinger tells us about cotton plants and how easy they are to grow, even in New York!

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01/15/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Sansevieria

You may be familiar with sansevieria. Exposure to cooler temperatures can trigger these plants to bloom. Terry Ettinger explains in today’s Garden Journeys.

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01/11/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Echeveria plant

The Echeveria plant is extremely easy to grow. It only needs to be watered about once a month and what you’re rewarded with are clusters of beautiful blooming flower buds.

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01/08/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: The Anthurium plant

Anthurium is a very common house plant. The interesting thing about the flower of this plant is that the actual flower is not where you would expect. Terry Ettinger has more in this edition of Garden Journeys.

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01/04/2012 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Coffee tree

In this week’s Garden Journey’s, Terry Ettinger explains the coffee tree fruits and seeds found in the SUNY ESF green houses.

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12/31/2011 02:35 PM

Garden Journeys: Aronia melanocarpa

If you’re looking for a moderate sized shrub that has beautiful spring flowers and nice attractive summer folliage, you may be interested in the aronia melanocarpa. It turns brilliant red in the fall, and after it drops, you’re left with little fruit. Terry Ettinger has more in this edition of Garden Journeys.

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12/28/2011 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Burls

In this weeks Garden Journeys, Terry Ettinger explains a Burl, an un-common growth that can be found on the side of trees, what they are, and whether or not it is harmful to the tree.

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12/25/2011 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Winter pruning

Rugosa roses work well during the winter season. However, when they become too large, Terry Ettinger tells us you can do basic pruning to make way for snow.

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12/18/2011 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: A good time to prune!

Now that the leaves have fallen, it’s a great time to use your pole pruners to get some work done. Without the leaves, you can really see what you’re cutting. Terry Ettinger demonstrates in this edition of Garden Journeys.

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12/14/2011 05:00 AM

Garden Journeys: Poison Ivy

Poison Ivy is a native vine that can be found everywhere. Terry Ettinger discovers this vine in his own garden, and warns of this contagious plant.

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12/11/2011 05:00 AM



For more about horticulture, and great gardening tips, visit Terry Ettinger’s website: www.tlehcs.com