Few plant pests and diseases, as well as cultural problems (often referred to as physiological disorders), like falling leaves and flower buds, can be avoided. It is much simpler to keep pests and diseases from harming plants than to get rid of them once they have already done so. Here are some suggestions for avoidance. … Read more
Beets are a crop that indeed provides everything: both the leaves and the roots can be consumed! The bright red round roots are what most people are accustomed to seeing pickled in salads, but beet leaves are also delicious and nutrient-rich and can be prepared similarly to spinach. We’ll cover all of beets companion plants … Read more
Beans come in two types: bush and pole (aka runner). With two varieties to pick from, you can grow beans in your garden regardless of size or shape. On some sort of trellis, you must grow runner beans. Bush beans are very productive, but you can grow them in containers without a trellis! We’ll cover … Read more
When anthurium is rootbound, the plant’s roots have become so tightly packed in the pot that they cannot grow any further. And if you do nothing to salvage the plant, it will eventually die. Anthurium root bound usually occurs when you don’t repot anthurium as often as you should. Generally, gardeners should repot anthuriums every … Read more
Rich in antioxidants and vitamin K, cauliflower is a tasty addition to any meal. As you’re considering the health benefits of this fibrous vegetable, you might be wondering: is cauliflower man made? Let’s take a look at how farmers used selective breeding to cultivate desirable wild cabbage traits over many centuries. The Short Answer: Is Cauliflower … Read more
Asparagus is a perennial vegetable, so you have to wait two years after planting it to start harvesting is somewhat offset by the fact that it can produce for 15 to 30 years. However, fresh shoots that emerge from the ground in the spring can be eaten, and for the remainder of the growing season, … Read more
One of the few perennial vegetables is the artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus). This lovely plant is silvery green and works well in vegetable gardens and ornamental beds. The artichoke’s unopened flower is its edible portion. But don’t be too sad if you miss the harvest of an unopened flower; the flowers are just as … Read more
The glossy foliage and heart-shaped blooms make anthuriums more endearing to houseplant owners and gardening enthusiasts. They’re also low maintenance, requiring minimal care to survive. Repotting, one of the plant care routines, is pivotal to the continuous blooming of your anthurium. While the plant grows relatively moderately, you might have to repot anthurium sometimes in … Read more
Many Americans consume cranberry juice regularly. But did you realize that cranberries are man-made? Don’t feel bad if you were unaware. Many people ask the question, “are cranberries man made?”. We’ll cover the history of cranberries and how humans became involved with their production. Where Cranberries Came From: History & Timeline The Vaccinium genus and the … Read more
Did life give us lemons? Or did we make them ourselves? The citrus family has an elaborate taxonomy, much of which precedes historical documentation. So it’s difficult to say when, where, or how the first lemon trees appeared. Let’s look at the existing evidence and scientific speculation to determine if lemons are man-made. Short Answer: … Read more
