Germinate Plumeria From Seeds
Germinating plumeria from seed is fun and very rewarding. Seedlings that grow from seed have a stronger root system. And the most important thing—they will
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Start Seeds By Recycling A Water Bottle
How many water bottles do we just throw out in the garbage or toss in the recycle bin? Here is a video I made showing
Low temps are important
I find that most plumeria growers are fixated on weather. We know how much it affects the growth and health of our babies. But I
Freeze! It Can Happen to Anyone
Even though this article was written in 2007, freezing may happen to us all… in remembrance of several noted plumeria friends: Luc Vannoorbeeck, Ken Ames
Using your flash to manage your backdrop
With digital photography there is NO EXCUSE not to experiment. Digital photography allows the novice photographer to ‘click away’ and not worry if photos aren’t
Worm Casting Tea – Especially Great for Seedlings!
I first learned about worm casting tea last year from Mr. Petch on Plumeria Growers. I adapted his advice with some information from my local
Bag Rooting with Coir
I tried bag rooting in Phoenix AZ Spring, Summer and Fall using cactus mix, which is what we commonly use to pot root. All of
Photography tips
Whether you take plumeria photos with a phone, point & shoot, or SLR, these principles will improve their AHHHH factor. But first, let me state
Name Change Notice: Pink Ruffle
If you’ve ever purchased Pink Ruffle, the seedling from Carl & Joy Herzog in San Diego, then please know that they changed the name when
Winterizing your plumerias
I recently gave this presentation to the South Coast Plumeria Society in Anaheim. I was tasked with addressing the challenges of winter, but decided to
Plumeria Photography – RAW vs. JPG
Plumeria Photography can be one way to enhance your plumeria experience. It helps to understand what happens in the camera when you take pictures. You have a choice of shooting
Plumeria Winter Shelter
Winter in Santa Barbara is unpredictable. For some, with a little elevation, it is frost free. Unfortunately, for me that does not hold true. Most