Avocados are so delicious, so it can be disappointing when your tree fails to grow and produce fruit. The three species of avocados that are commercially grown are Persea nubigena var. guatamalensis, Persea americana var. drymifolia and Persea americana var. americana, all hardy in USDA zones 10 through 11. There are a few mistakes people make that cause avocado […]
(CNN) Fires are raging at a record rate in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, and scientists warn that it could strike a devastating blow to the fight against climate change. The fires are burning at the highest rate since the country’s space research center, the National Institute for Space Research (known by the abbreviation INPE), began tracking […]
If you live in North America and you’re not familiar with lucerne hay, you may know the plant as alfalfa. However, if you come from New Zealand, Australia, Africa, Germany, France or the United Kingdom, you likely know this beneficial plant as lucerne. Mulching with Lucerne Hay Medicago sativa, a clover-like plant belonging to the […]
If you don’t have enough space for a big garden, don’t worry, you can still grow your favorite vegetables, fruits and flowers in containers. It may be a bit challenging to do, but you can use some tricks to get the best out of your container garden. The most common way to start your container […]
Sansevieria plants make a great ornamental, low-maintenance house or office plants, even though they might not seem as appealing as other plants. The best thing about the Sansevieria, however, is the fact that you can choose from a variety of about 70 or so species as well as multiple cultivar varieties. Here are some popular […]
Avocados come in all different shapes and sizes. Even though what we see at our local supermarkets is always pretty much the same, avocados are just as diverse as many other fruits. This week, people on the internet were stunned when a photograph of an enormous avocado has gone viral with Facebook users shocked by its odd […]
Always make sure to select the most nutrient-dense vegetables and healthiest to grow in the garden. Not all are created equal! Robin Sweetser, wrote an article for the www.almanac.com creating a list with vegetable varieties bred specifically for better health, from tomatoes to carrots to zucchini. One way to increase the nutritional content of what you grow this summer […]
There are banana varieties that can withstand temperature drops and grow well in pots or containers, popular especially among the fans of exotic tropical plants. If you get the correct materials and plant and care for your tree properly, you can grow your very own banana tree. Within a year of planting, you can have […]
You don’t have to live in the tropics to grow fruit trees in your home. If you grow fruits indoors in containers, you can move the plants to a sheltered spot for the winter easily. You can grow indoor fruits (such as lemons, oranges, grapefruits, passion fruit, and figs) in a greenhouse, in a cool […]
Morgan Freeman’s newest role may prove to be his most important. The actor has turned his 124-acre Mississippi ranch into a sanctuary for wild bees, in an effort to help support population growth for the little pollinators. Freeman started beekeeping in 2014 with 26 hives of bees. His gardener also helps with the project by planting acres of bee-friendly […]
