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[ad_1] The chances are good that you are surrounded by Artemisia vulgaris. Native to Eurasia, mugwort is highly invasive in North America, displacing swathes of native...
[ad_1] Having cut flowers in the house creates a festive atmosphere. Whether it’s a surprise birthday arrangement, impulse-purchase market bouquet, or an armload of cutting garden...
[ad_1] Torenia fournieri If your shady spots are looking a little dull and uninspired, you may want to consider Torenia fourneiri, which blooms generously and brightly...
[ad_1] Succulents are drought-resistant plants native to arid regions. Some, like hens and chicks (Echeveria), houseleeks (Sempervivum), and living stones (Lithops), have leaves, but no stems....
[ad_1] While powdery mildews don’t kill their hosts, they sure do a number on them. And that is particularly true for powdery mildew of apples and...
[ad_1] Macadamia integrifolia and Macadamia tetraphylla The smooth-shelled Queensland nut, M. integrifolia, and the rough-shelled nut, M. tetraphylla, are two types of macadamia native to Australia....
[ad_1] Angelica archangelica is a striking biennial herb that I absolutely love. Tall, upright stems with bright green foliage, and fragrant flower heads that bloom in...
[ad_1] Salix spp. When most people think of a willow tree, a vivid image of grace and elegance often comes to mind. The willow is renowned...
[ad_1] Planting the vegetable seed There is no part of the garden work which calls for such nice judgment and careful attention as the sowing of...
[ad_1] In May gardening begins in earnest. April weather is too uncertain for many vegetables to be planted in the open and even early May cannot...
[ad_1] In the 70’s, my father would pack all of us in the station wagon, and drive for what seemed an eternity to visit my relatives....
[ad_1] Everyone seems to think growing in containers is easier than growing in the ground but it can be even more difficult. In climates with lots...
[ad_1] Growing your own fruit and vegetables is a fun and rewarding thing to do. These days we are all looking for healthier options and by...
[ad_1] Introduction It is believed that broccoli was known to the Romans at the time of Pliny, but references to this vegetable group it with cauliflower....
[ad_1] Just because you stay in a small area doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy the health benefits of fresh vegetables. A small garden space shouldn’t restrain...
[ad_1] Vegetable Origins Africa Asia Central and S. America Europe /Asia Europe Jamaica North America New Zeland Watermelon Okra Broad bean Cress Lettuce Muskmelon Onion Pea...
[ad_1] Vegetable Problems Home garden asparagus can be damaged by the asparagus beetle in some areas. If you observe insects feeding on asparagus, contact your local...
[ad_1] There are several forms of vegetables which, while the culture is not specially dissimilar, may yet, for convenience, be divided into five classes: those the...
[ad_1] The modern beet as such was not apparently known in ancient times. There is a story that when the Greeks paid homage to Apollo they...
[ad_1] The Potato is widely cultivated in temperate regions, and its stem tubers, which grow underground, are a popular food. The plant comes from South America...