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Let that be a warning to all of you gardeners getting ready for fall planting. The plant I am talking about is the Rockin dianthus coming out of Pan American Seed.

Though I called it the most anticipated fall flower we are talking about perennial in zones 5a-8b. That is a huge area geographically meaning happiness for gardeners everywhere.

I also called it fall because where I live, we are still mired in oppressive heat and no rain in sight. So, while it was doubtful, I would have bought any the other day I still wanted my shot at this first of many shipments that will be coming.

The Rockin series will feature purple, pink magic (which is multicolored), rose, and the most exciting red in the world of dianthus -- can you imagine Merry Christmas red or Santa suit red?

Suddenly, we who fancy ourselves as color gurus can imagine creating triadic harmony by adding this red to blue pansies and yellow snapdragons, as well as, countless other options.

But since this is a perennial with more flowers than you can count in early summer think of the warm season options, too. What also excites The Garden Guy is the anticipation of butterflies and pollinators. This dianthus can do it!

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It might be as simple as giving a bouquet of cut flowers from the garden to your neighbors or a Sunday school member who needs a little blessing. For cut flowers, it is recommended that stems be cut when three flowers are fully open.

The Rockin dianthus is upright and will reach 18-24 inches tall with a 12-inch spread.

It will bloom in early spring, spring, late spring, summer, autumn, and winter with a little guidance by shifting weather patterns. Though I am touting them as perennials, you certainly will still get maximum value for your garden dollar even if you use them as annuals like your other dianthus.

They grow best in well-worked beds that are loose, rich in organic matter, and welldrained. When preparing a bed, incorporate two pounds of a slow-release fertilizer with minor nutrients per 100 square feet of bed space. They will need plenty of sun to bloom to their potential.

For the prettiest display, set the Rockin dianthus out in drifts of three to four plants per square foot achieving a spacing of about 12-inches apart. While I was dreaming earlier of triadic harmony and such, by all means, consider inter-planting with spring daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths and in beds with re-blooming Encore azaleas.

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A guide to maintaining fall houseplants, plus growing tips

By Jessica Damiano

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The day lilies have faded, and chrysanthemums are stepping up to take their place.

Sure, they’ll lend an autumnal backdrop as we sip pumpkin lattes while wearing football jerseys, but then what? Once the leaves have dropped and the coneflowers have become brittle, brown shadows of their former selves, where’s a plant lover to turn?

Indoor plants offer “a multitude of benefits to residential and commercial spaces,” advises Jonathan Lehrer, chair of the Horticulture Department at Farmingdale State College and who teaches a course on indoor plants. And when people “become more dissociated from the natural world, indoor plants help preserve a tenuous connection,” he adds.

But take care: Houseplants, unlike garden plants, are completely reliant on their owners for sunlight and nutrition. Get grounded in these fundamentals, then consider my picks for this year’s trendsetters.

THE BASICS

Water, sunlight, nutrients. These ingredients sound easy enough, but the combination differs from plant to plant.

Generally speaking, too much water can kill any plant — even if you’ve tried to correct your mistake by allowing the plant and soil to dry completely. That’s because waterlogged roots rot, a state that’s difficult to reverse.

Too little water can be deadly, as well, but most plants provide warning signs — like wilting — before succumbing to such neglect.

Watering at the point of wilt usually avoid catastrophe.

So how much and how often should you water? Environmental conditions — the sunlight and humidity in your home, and the type of potting mix and amendments in the container — play a role. In addition, gauging the moisture level by the soil’s surface can mislead.

Instead of establishing a one-size-fits-all watering schedule, assess plants’ needs every couple of days by inserting your finger deeply into the soil. When the soil is dry at root depth, it’s time to water. Keep in mind, however, this too is a generality. Some plants prefer a

consistently moist, but not soggy, soil, while others thrive in soil that dries out before being watered. And unless otherwise recommended, lighten up on watering over winter, when plant growth slows.

The best way to water most plants is to put the pot in the sink (or bathtub or shower, if the container is large) and apply water s-l-o-w-l-y until it runs out the drainage holes in the pot’s bottom. Flushing the soil also helps prevent salt buildup from fertilizers that can stress plants and stunt their growth.

Most of our indoor houseplants are tropical plants that won’t survive winter outdoors in our climate. On their home turf, they are exposed to high humidity that can be difficult to duplicate indoors. Insufficient humidity often manifests as browning leaf tips. Should this happen, trim affected tips with sharp scissors and expose the plant to moisture by misting daily, running a humidifier or placing the pot into a rimmed pan that contains about an inch of pebbles and water (but not so much that the pebbles float); as the water evaporates, it will create a humid microclimate.

Be sure to keep plants away from forced-air

heating vents and don’t put them on radiators, which can cause soil and plant-tissue dehydration — even death.

Plants need appropriate sunlight to photosynthesize, or produce food for themselves.

A southern exposure offers the brightest light.

Eastern and western exposures will provide medium light, while northern exposures probably will produce lots of shadows and, therefore, a lowlight environment. While there are plants that require the brightest exposures possible and others that thrive under office lighting, most do well with lots of indirect light. Keep in mind that even your brightest window may not provide enough sunlight for those with strong light requirements over winter, when sun exposure is at its lowest.

East- and west-facing locations are ideal for most plants, but keep them a foot or two from the brightest windows or place a sheer curtain over windows to filter sunlight.

Flowering houseplants typically are more sensitive to drafts than foliage-only plants, but all can experience ill effects from proximity to a blowing air conditioner, window drafts or an exterior door that is opened often.

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Continued from Page 4 with your fingers before replanting. This will growing during winter. redirect them outward into the soil for water and nutrients.

PLANT SAFETY Can you describe what size pot one should Insert the plant into the pot and fill gaps use for what size plant initially — say that with more potting mix. Tamp down firmly to When baby-proofing a home, we secure you’ve just gotten a plant from a nursery, eliminate air pockets, then water well. electrical sockets, drapery cords, cleaners and etc.? And how can you tell if a plant needs sharp objects. Many houseplants, however, repotting?

PROPER NUTRIENTS pose danger as well, and should be kept out Plants that outgrow their pots can become of reach of small children, who tend to put all “pot bound,” when roots cannot grow outward Plants growing in containers — indoors or sorts of things into their mouths. but begin to encircle themselves. To avoid out — require more fertilizer and water than Consider, too, the lure and accessibility of this, move plants into a larger container once a those in the ground. If the latter get thirsty (or vining plants; place them on high shelves. year, just before they begin their active grow- hungry), they can grow roots toward moisture Even if they are not poisonous, they can be ing phase in spring. Plants should be moved to and nutrients. Not so in pots, where they are pulled down and cause injury. And all plants a pot that’s 2 inches larger in diameter; don’t reliant on what you provide. pose choking hazards. be tempted to progress to a larger pot than Choose a granular slow-release fertilizer, Check with National Capital Poison Control that to avoid the task for a few years. That can which gradually releases nutrients over sev- (poison.org/articles/plant or 800-222-1222) result in poor soil-to-plant ratio: When it’s too eral months, or a liquid fertilizer, which is before bringing a houseplant into a home with high, roots can’t keep up so soil remains moist added to the watering can, typically with children, and be aware that plants labeled as for too long, increasing the chance of root rot. every second watering. Follow label instruc- safe for cats or dogs might not be safe for When repotting, cover the drainage hole tions and remember that less is often more: humans (and vice versa). And remember that with a small rock or fragment from a broken Overfeeding is worse than underfeeding. And just because a substance (or plant) is not conclay pot. This will be sufficient to keep soil in some plants, such as African violets, require sidered “poisonous,” that doesn’t mean it isn’t while allowing excess water to drain. Add as specialty fertilizers. “toxic”; if it’s neither, it can still be harmful much potting mix as necessary to ensure the With few exceptions, fertilize only between if eaten. plant sits at the same level as in the old pot. If the beginning of March and Thanksgiving To be safe, stick with African violet, begoplants are “pot bound,” gently separate roots Day, allowing the plant to rest from actively nia, Christmas cactus, coleus, dracaena, jade, THE RIGHT CONTAINER

spider plant and kitchen herbs, which are among those considered safe for growing around children, according to the nonprofit National Capital Poison Center (poison.org).

TRENDSETTERS TO TRY Out with cactuses — though we still love them — and in with unusual succulents and unique (and photogenic!) houseplants. Here are my picks for the year’s hottest, which are sure to spark joy in your home.

— ‘Krinkle Kurl’ wax flower (Hoya carnosa) A vining plant with tightly packed, thick, cupped leaves, ‘Krinkle Kurl,’ also known as Hindu rope plant, is a conversation piece. The slow-growing vining succulent requires at least four hours of direct sunlight daily, and it does best near a south-facing window or under fluorescent lights.

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; water only sparingly during winter, when growth slows. Fertilize every other month during spring and summer with an all-purpose houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength.

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Continued from Page 5 It may take a few years, but eventually plants should produce clumps of small pink flowers during spring and summer.

I was so taken with this plant that I gifted it to my son-in-law, Jake Sacken of Sea Cliff, several months ago to “keep him company” when my daughter Justine was out of town for an extended work assignment. “The Krinkle Kurl plant has really transformed the space for me,” said Sacken, who always has had an affinity for houseplants. “Like the art you choose for your walls, different plants can bring different brands of energy into a space and make the house feel ‘fresh,’ “ he said.

— Climbing onion (Bowiea volubilis) Not an onion at all, this misnamed leafless succulent grows from an exposed bulb.

The unusual climbing onion gets by on little water. Let soil dry completely between waterings, and stop watering altogether after it blooms in late summer, resuming in autumn when new growth emerges.

Preferring to be planted in a 50-50 mix of potting soil and sand for adequate drainage, the plant likes dry air and thrives when crowded in its pot. There is no need to fertilize, just provide climbing support or let it

tangle around itself; either way, it will attract attention.

“I love the Bowiea because it presents an interesting contrast between the ordinary and the unusual,” said Tristan Keil, who works at his family’s wholesale nursery, Otto Keil Florist in Huntington. “The interesting part comes when it breaks dormancy — out comes this tangle of crazy vines that is totally unique and unexpected. I see so many plants coming through the nursery, it’s nice to see that there’s still so much variety out there.”

— Queen of the Night Cereus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) Perfect for insomniacs, this blooming orchid cactus has dinner-plate-size flowers that open at sunset and bloom until morning. Keep by an east- or west-facing window during spring, summer and fall. Dilute one-quarter teaspoon of a blooming fertilizer in a gallon of water, and water with the mixture once a week, or when soil is completely dry.

To ensure blooms, a dozen or more of which may cover the plant at once, keep in a cool, dry place (32 to 60 degrees) over winter, and cease watering until new buds form. Too much water or humidity may lead to root and

stem diseases or fungal infections.

Flowers are prized not only for their odd blooming habit, size and beauty, but for their strong, sweet scent. “When you smell that flower when it blooms, you’ll think you’re in heaven,” said Michael Delehanty of Patchogue. He and his wife, Cathy, former florist shop owners, enjoyed eight simultaneous blooms this year, and when they took cuttings, “even the cuttings got blooms.”

— Delta maidenhair fern (Adiantum raddianum) Grow this capricious diva near a south or west window, rotating a quarter turn twice a week to ensure even exposure. A native of the tropics, it requires high humidity, so mist regularly or place in a pebble- and water-filled tray — unless growing in a bathroom where showers are taken daily. Keep soil consistently moist (but not soggy) and fertilize once a month with a liquid fertilizer diluted to halfstrength. Repot only when pot-bound, which becomes evident when roots begin poking through the drainage holes.

Farmingdale State’s Lehrer said its “ruffled bright green leaflets held aloft on thin petioles and fine texture” combine well with the “bold-

textured foliage of African violets, philodendrons and moth orchids.” He also stresses the importance of humidity for success growing maidenhair fern.

— Citrus trees Yes, you can grow citrus indoors. You can even get fruit if you play your cards right. Try Tahitian orange, a cross between a tangerine and a lemon, the sweetly scented Satsuma tangerine, lime, or Ponderosa or Meyer lemon.

Plant trees in a rich, well-draining medium, such as one part each peat moss and vermiculite and two parts sterile potting mix. Move the plant outdoors in summer to maximize sunlight, putting the entire container into the garden soil, and apply a 20-20-20 water-soluble fertilizer monthly, according to package directions.

When flowers open, hand pollinate them by touching a cotton swab to the center of each, moving pollen from one flower to the next.

This will increase fruit production.

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Continued from Page 6 exposure to bright, indirect light, and at 55 to 60 degrees overnight.

Keep soil moist, but not soggy, during spring and summer; reduce watering from October to February, watering lightly and only when soil is completely dry.

Young Kim of Floral Park was inspired to grow a Meyer lemon and a Trovita orange tree after his 2 1/2-year-old son, Jayden, asked for a “real orange” rather than a fruit cup.

“I found out that dwarf trees can be grown outdoors, then indoors for the winter,” Kim said. “I’m hoping that one day I’ll have fresh fruit to pick for my son, and to show him how the fruits we eat come from trees we grow.”

— Bonus ‘plant’: Marimo Moss ball (Cladophora aegagropila linnaei) It’s a plant! It’s a pet! It’s an algae ball!

Grow one in a tank of water, as you would a fish. You can even get it a little ceramic castle.

Not technically moss, these tangled algae balls grow slowly and can outlive their human caretakers, so be sure to make arrangements for their future.

When you bring your Marimo home, place it into a clear container of water no warmer than 77 degrees (ideally between 72 and 75, but you can approximate); the water should have sat 24 hours before using to allow

chlorine to dissipate. A goldfish bowl, glass vase or drinking glass all are appropriate. Just don’t crowd Marimo — or put them in with goldfish, which are algae eaters. Change the water twice a month, washing the container when necessary (rinse well if soap or detergent is used).

A typical home should provide sufficient lighting.

Now for the fun part: Every so often, swoosh your hand around in the water to give your little friend some exercise (periodic movement ensures evenly shaped growth). If you are negligent and Marimo loses its round shape, roll it between your hands to reshape. If your Marimo gets dirty, place it in clean water, agitate it and gently squeeze out excess water before returning to the container.

KEEPING PETS SAFE Although houseplants can improve a home’s décor, reduce stress and filter the air, some pose a threat to pets. Dog and cat owners should avoid plants that are poisonous, toxic or otherwise harmful to four-legged family members. Of the most popular plants, here are some to avoid — or indulge in — according to the ASPCA; visit aspca.org/pet-care/animal-

SOLD

PENDING

1162 Yosemite Hanford

Carrie Johnson Coppola Lic # 01800722

559-707-2462 carriejohnsonre@comcast.net REDUCED

581 Blue Jay Ave. Lemoore This spacious home is close to NAS Lemoore & Leprino Foods Co and offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, almost 2100 sq ft, 2 living rooms, open-concept layout and a 3-car garage. Seller Motivated.

$285,000

Even nontoxic plants can cause stomach upset if ingested.

African violet (Saintpaulia spp.)

Angel’s tears (soleirolia soleirolii) Aloe vera Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) Asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus cv Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema) sprengeri) Chrysanthemum Bamboo palm (Chamaedorea) Dumb cane (Diffenbachia) Boston fern (Nephrolepis exalta bostoniEaster lily (Lilium longiflorum) (+) — ensis) toxic to cats only Burro’s tail (Sedum morganianum) English ivy (Hedera spp.)

Cast Iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) Fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) Golden pothos (Epipremnum) Friendship plant (Pilea involucrate) Jade plant (Crassula ovata) Gerber daisy (Gerbera) Lucky bamboo, corn plant, dragon plant, Hen and chicks (Echeveria glauca) ribbon plant (Dracaena spp.)

Orchids Philodendron spp.

Parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) Peace lily (Spathiphyllum) Peacock plant (Calathea insignis) Sago palm(+) (Cycas revolute) Ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvate) Rubber plant (Ficus elastica) Purple waffle plant (Hemigraphis exotica) Snake plant (Sansevieria) Spider plant (Chlorophytum); Although String of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) nontoxic, spider plants are often irresistible to Weeping fig, fiddle leaf fern (Ficus spp.) children and pets, especially cats, which may ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) get sick from eating the foliage; place plants (+ = Severely toxic plants) out of reach.

Wax plant (Hoya spp.)

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2004 Waukena Hanford

PENDING

697 Alder Hanford

Perfect family home!! 4 bedroom 2 bath home in North Hanford. NEW ROOF to be installed! Priced right at $270,000. Call Shannon Mercado for more details.

3146 Fairmont Dr. Hanford 252 W Encore Dr. Hanford

This fantastic 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits within a child-friendly, quiet cul-de-sac location, and in Pioneer School District.

$240,000

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3360 Mission Dr. Hanford

Gorgeous Custom Home located in the north Hanford area and in Mission Park. This 3 bed, 3 bath, almost 2300 sq ft beauty offers stamped concrete flooring throughout, extra high ceilings, crown molding, gourmet kitchen with an island, large master bedroom & much, much more!! Call Carrie to schedule a private showing.

$369,000

— NONTOXIC PLANTS

— TOXIC PLANTS

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Perfect for a first time buyer, or This beautifully maintained move in Investor. This home features ready home features 4 Bedrooms, 2 baths 3 bedrooms, 2 bath and a cozy living 1487 sq ft. RV parking and Much much! room with a fireplace. $265,000 $210,000 SOLD

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This stunning 4 bed, 2 bath home has LOVE written all over it... with the beautiful landscaping, new 60-year comp roof that was installed earlier this year, hardwood floors, carpeted bedrooms, 2 living rooms; one with a rock fireplace. Wired for surround sound which flow to the backyard. Call and schedule a private showing!!

$399,000

2299 Fernwood Hanford CA

Perfect family home! A lot of love has gone I tot his property!

Features 3 bedrooms and 2 bath. New fence! New roof to be installed at close of escrow. Call Shannon Mercado for more details! $245,000

17234 7th Ave. Hanford CA

Lot in Corcoran on Brewer.

Call Shannon for Details!”

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Amazing and rare property! Beautiful home 3 bedrooms 2875 Adrian Cir Hanford CA 3 baths! Large shop and 4 acres of producing almonds.

It’s a must see. Call Shannon Mercado today!!

Only 4-days on the market.

Shannon Mercado Lic # 01469856

Call me first I can show you any listed home and new construction, FREE market analysis

shannonmercado@yahoo.com sKm Realty

COMING SOON

559-589-4615

735 Birch Ave. Lemoore

This move in ready home offers 3 bed, 2 bath and a 3-car garage....

Recently remodeled with recessed lighting, quartz counter tops & decorative back-splash, new appliances, deep stainless steel sink & tile floors in the kitchen, built-ins, new paint throughout & much more! Call Carrie to schedule a private showing.

“Making realty dreams become a Reality”

$269,900

2/1 investment property downtown Hanford!

Call Shannon Mercado for details 3/2 in lemoore call Shannon for more details

1719 N 11th Ave. Hanford Ca 93230

92080-1

W. 6th St. Hanford • Downtown Hanford Commercial Lot with many possibilities for Businesses or Shops...

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