January 24 , 2019
Dispelling the Green Thumb Myth
Wow , it ’s certainly kick hour in the garden ! My Marie Pavie rose just could n’t await to pop up a bud even as young red leaf unfurled . Every bounce , anxious gardeners e-mail to ask if those red leaves intend problem . really , it ’s natural . Daphne explains that many plants check anthocyanins — a reddish hue — along with green - paint chlorophyl . When new leaves go forth , chlorophyll levels are lower , so the ruddy colours are more visible . As leaves mature , the green color dominates . Since farewell do n’t absorb green light , it meditate back green to our eyes . Distorted and contorted red leaves meanfatal rose rosette diseaseand the flora should be discarded in the trash can . determine now!So , what ’s the arcanum behind the proverbial greenish quarter round ? Science . Ph . D biologist and science writerJoe Hanson , the creative force behind PBS Digital Studios ’ online - first , innovative , sound , and livelyIt ’s Okay to Be Smart , taps into your curiosity with skill - base explanation . In 2018 , he launchedHot Messwith fellow hosts Miriam Nielsen and Talia Buford to untangle the factors behind climate variety . I promise that you ’ll binge watch each and every one on YouTube ! This week , meet Joe himself and get the narration behind the guy who ’s always peculiar to understand the scientific discipline in our everyday experiences , including plants and insects . Watch now!Even though plant are pepping up , it ’s still winter , so have got off on fertiliser if you live you really need it . We can add compost now , of course , since that improves soil health .
Thanks for bar by ! See you next workweek , Linda
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