Your All Things Plants newsletter for January 26, 2013

• 82 new members.
• 115 new threads.
• 3,159 new posts.
• 605 new images to the plant database.
• 35 new comments in the plant database.

There were 8 new gardening ideas posted last week:

By Joannabanana January 26, 2013 Adding height to a trellis for hops Some vigorous vines, like hops, require an extra tall trellis. Even if you found a 10 foot trellis, I'm not sure how you would get it home. One of the easiest solutions is to secure two six foot trellises together. (155 words - Read the full article) (one comment)

By Xeramtheum January 25, 2013 Masonry ladders for climbing plants I think my all time favorite plants are vines and climbers. My biggest problem has been giving them something to climb on. For years I was using those flimsy arches you get at a Dollar Store which would snap if you looked at them wrong; so last winter I was determined to find something sturdier. (284 words - Read the full article) (16 comments)

By ShadyGreenThumb January 24, 2013 Look for the Bar Code There's lots of plant information at your fingertips when using your Smartphone. Look for a bar code on plant tags, particularly the Exotic Angel Plant brand, found at Lowes. Download a free Bar Code Scanner and scan the bar code. You can see if the plant is right for you with the information that comes up on your phone. Practice with the bar code below. (5 comments)

By dave January 23, 2013 ATP Podcast #3: Margaret Roach's "The Backyard Parables" Come listen as Dave and Trish discuss the news about what's happening in ATP Land, and Dave interviews Margaret Roach about her brand new book. (121 words - Read the full article) (7 comments)

By Paul2032 January 23, 2013 Farm stand fruits and vegetables If you would like to grow more plants than you have space for, or if you love vegetables but prefer growing flowers, you might want to look for a good farm stand nearby. It can provide that garden fresh produce you look forward to each summer while you continue to enjoy your flower garden. (322 words - Read the full article) (3 comments)

By Joannabanana January 22, 2013 Sweet Peas (aka Queen of the Annuals) Lathyrus odoratus, the annual sweet pea, intrigues gardeners everywhere and the quest for an enchanting display of fragrant walls of colour is one of the most desired displays for many gardeners. Your geographical location will dictate whether sweet peas will be a winter, early spring or late summer and fall bloomer for you. There are a few things to do and consider in preparation for beautiful sweet peas in your garden. (1,143 words - Read the full article) (18 comments)

By chelle January 21, 2013 Clear tubs for early seedlings Large tubs with clear sides and lids can provide adequate early season housing for tender seedlings. (272 words - Read the full article) (2 comments)

By pod January 20, 2013 Wearing gloves can be sticky When using latex or vinyl gloves while gardening, I find they are tough to open and insert hands. Sometimes after they have been taken off, a finger or two may get inverted. (70 words - Read the full article) (27 comments)