Michael N. Dana

dana@purdue.edu

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Storing Vegetables and Fruits at Home (HO-125-W)

Purdue Extension Publication

Home Storage of Apples (HO-95-W)

Purdue Extension Publication

This publication discusses selecting the proper fruit, containers, and facilities for storage.

Currants and Gooseberries (HO-17-W)

Purdue Extension Publication

This publication discusses the cultural requirements, cultivars, soil preparation, planting, weed control, fertilizing, pest control, pruning, and harvesting for currants and gooseberries.

Add Hours to Your Flowers (HO-158-W)

Purdue Extension Publication

This publication discusses the ten procedures for longer lasting flowers.

Forcing Branches for Winter Color (HO-23-W)

Purdue Extension Publication

This publication provides tips on gathering branches, getting branches to bloom, and rooting associated with forcing tree and shrub branches to bloom. A table is included with a listing of suggested plants for forcing.

Holiday Greens (HO-22-W)

Purdue Extension Publication

Discusses choosing greens, materials needed, wreathmaking, binding, swags, garlands, table centerpieces, evergreen ball, and safety precautions associated with decorating with holiday greens. Illustrations are provided giving examples on the steps to making a wreath and table centerpiece and on the completed versions of all the holiday green projects.

The Poinsettia (HO-73-W)

Purdue Extension Publication

This publication discusses purchasing, home care, display, and propagation of poinsettias. Illustrations are included to highlight the discussed topics.

Planting Your Aquarium (HO-24-W)

Purdue Extension Publication

This publication discusses what you need to get started, the suitable plants for aquariums, waterscaping, adding the fish, and keeping your aquarium clean. Illustrations showing the different suitable plants and how to place the plants within the gravel are included.

Terrariums (HO-13-W)

Purdue Extension Publication

This publication discusses soil and drainage, containers, plants, planning, planting, and care of a terrarium. A table is provided listing the plants which can be used for terrariums. Illustrations are included on a Wardian Case, the different approaches to viewing terrariums, and a typical terrarium ready for planting.

African Violet Care (HO-10-W)

Purdue Extension Publication

This publication discusses the proper care of African violets, focusing specifically on proper light, temperature, humidity, soil, potting, watering, fertilization, and propagation.