11.   House plants get much more attention, as gardening time no longer must be shared with members of the outdoor garden family.

12.   If the leaves start to get brown edges or brown spots on them, the plants are getting too much light.

13.   In mid-August, turn the pot on its side so the plant gets sun but no water.

14.   In the fall, each plant gets a stern pruning and a check for insects.

15.   Make sure plants get at least an inch a week all through October and November.

16.   Most other plants get all the nourishment they need from the pond.

17.   Nuclear power plants will get more scrutiny, and the energy industry will face more skeptical questions.

18.   Of all people, gardeners know best how quickly plants can get out of control.

19.   Other plants get fungal help, but not as much.

20.   Place the pots in a window where the plants will get a half-day of sun, and apply a liquid fertilizer regularly once the plants are growing.