Root trainer Root trainer A root pruning container is an aid to the cultivation of young plants and trees in nurseries. Many pot designs train the roots. One example is a truncated plastic cone in which a seedling is planted. There is a drainage hole at the bottom and the main tap root tends to grow towards this. What this achieves is to encourage the roots the grow a denser system of root hairs. How it does this is to have the pots designed so as to air prune the roots. The advantage is when the plant is planted into its home
Dandelion (American band) Dandelion (American band) Dandelion was a grunge band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania formed in 1989 by vocalist/guitarist Kevin Morpurgo, bassist Mike Morpurgo, guitarist Carl Hinds, and drummer Dante Cimino. Bayen Butler was also a member in 1993-94. The band's name is said to have been inspired by the Rolling Stones song "Dandelion." In 1990, Dandelion recorded a demo tape called "Silver" that was reviewed by "CMJ" magazine and received a Jackpot pick, being only the second demo to receive that honor. The tape attracted the attention of Ruffhouse Records, a label based in nearby Conshohocken and home to various hip-hop groups