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  • Cactus Grafting: Lophophora Williamsii to Trichocereus Candicans as a Rapid Propagation Technique  By : Phillip Hambly
    It is desirable to use a host plant such as Trichocereus candicans for grafting purposes to accelerate growth patterns for cactus such as Lophophora williamsii. Trichocereus candicans is preferred as a host plant over San Pedro or others for the following reasons:

    1. Candicans is a smaller plant with a smaller root system and more button grafts may be accomplished in a far smaller space.
    2. Candicans plants do well in medium sized pots for many years and the entire collection can be li
  • Engage in a Constructive Debate About Genetically Modified Crops  By : James Wachai
    A critique of Richard Heinberg's recent lecture at the the E. F. Schumacher Society in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, in which he cast doubts on the benefits of genetically modified food.
  • Misting systems-A primer  By : Dane Haskell
    A misting system is one of the best, if not THE greatest, investments you can make if you are determined to root cuttings. Various softwood cuttings will root in a few weeks, allowing you to root numerous batches of cuttings in one season.
  • Plants From Seed - Adapting To A Future World  By : bentan
    Practical use of seed production can be made on the hobby farm. Apart from growing crops the farmer can also be a hobby plant breeder. Each year I plan to grow a large number of olives seedlings. Eventually I may find a seedling that will have the type of foliage I am looking for.

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