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House Plants/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions related to flowering and non-flowering house plants, and herbs. I do not know very much about cactus, orchids and bonsai
Experience in the area
For 20 years I owned a florist where I sold cut flowers and all types of house plants and accessories and gave advice to my customers.
Publications
I have not had any writings published but I have presented gardening programmes on television, showing viewers how to care for their plants, giving them ideas on suitable plants, discussed problems with experts in different fields and given practical demonstrations on growing seeds, planting tubs and hanging baskets, watering, feeding, pruning etc.
Education/Credentials
I am completely self-taught
Awards and Honors
I have exhibited plants and flower arrangements in many Flower Shows winning many prizes.
What do you like about this subject?
There is something immensely satisfying in either growing a plant from seed and nurturing it to maturity or bringing back a seemingly dead plant to life. And of course it is a relaxing hobby/pastime in this hectic life of ours!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Well one is always learning new techniques via the internet/articles/books/TV. Since I also love garden plants I am hoping that before I am too old to do the work I may find a new home with a small garden - at the moment I have only a balcony which does not satisfy my craving for hundreds of beautiful plants!
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Jenna | 10/11/09 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 10 | Everything was done well, except some sort ..... |
| carol | 08/20/09 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the information! |
| Jennifer | 08/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I'll follow your instructions in the hope ..... |
| Stacy | 08/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a bunch i will try to ..... |
| Jan | 08/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, Diana, I was afraid that ..... |
Recent Answers from Diana Hamilton
2009-08-13 Ivy leaves turning black:
Dear Sherrie, Please, please remove your ivy plant from all that sun! It starts off as morning sun but must after 6 hours have reached midday sun which is too intense. I have all mine outside but
2009-08-13 yucca elephantipes:
Hello Jennifer, Remove the plant from the pot and let the soil dry out completely which could take a couple of days. Since the soil is smelly it sounds as if the roots have rotted or are part rotted
2009-08-12 mexican bird of paradise:
Dear Jenn, Yes it can be grown in a pot indoors but I would, if it were my plant, transplant it into my garden [if I had one!!] as they look gorgeous growing in large clumps. However if you want
2009-08-12 Collecting rainwater:
Dear Jan, It sounds as if your water is stagnant and should not be used for your plants. I should imagine that there must be companies in your state who deal with water collection i.e. supply butts
2009-08-11 caring for a mass cane plant:
Dear Kenyatta, Is the stem still firm? If so there is hope! If it is soft and mushy then you might as well pull it up and throw it away. At the moment it looks as if nothing is ever going to happen
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