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Environmental factors affecting plant growth

Learn about the environmental factors that affect plant growth: light, temperature, water, humidity and nutrition. Either directly or indirectly, most plant problems are caused by environmental stress.

Ann Marie VanDerZanden | Jan 2008 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Collecting and storing seeds from your garden

At some point, home gardeners might want to try saving seeds from their own gardens for future crops instead of buying them. But there are some do's and don'ts that home gardeners should know before giving it a try.

Bill Mansour, Duane Hatch | May 2003 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Fertilizing Your Garden: Vegetables, Fruits, and Ornamentals

Gives fertilizer recommendations, based on soil test results, for vegetable gardens, fruit trees, ornamental shrubs, flowers, caneberries, and strawberries. Discusses factors involved in plant growth, such as soil, ...

John M. Hart, Ray A. McNeilan | Apr 2000 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)