About Queen Anne’s Lace Flowers A member of the carrot family, Queen Anne’s lace (Daucus carota) is also known as wild carrot. The lacy leaves resemble carrot tops and the plant smells like carrots when crushed. Queen Anne’s lace is native to Europe and Asia, but it has naturalized and grown across much of the United States. Because of its large size and fast growth habits, it poses a considerable threat to native plants....
About Mayhaw Grafting With a rounded canopy, attractive leaves and showy white flowers, the mayhaw is a beautiful addition to any garden. Mayhaws are in the same genus as hawthorns, and they produce small fruit resembling crabapples. The fruit is not very tasty right off the tree. However, it is used to make delicious jellies and can be used in other culinary projects. In modern times, mayhaws are increasingly cultivated for their fruit....
Barrenwort Plant Info Barrenwort (Epimedium grandiflorum) is an unusual and rare herbaceous plant. It is an Epimedium that is also called Bishop’s Hat and Longspur. It is a shade lover that is native to the Mediterranean and temperate east Asia. Try growing barrenwort under overstory trees and other tall plants to add a touch of woodland whimsy to the landscape. Some interesting barrenwort plant info includes that these Epimedium may be deciduous or evergreen, though most species are evergreen except when grown in northern climates....
Although columnar apple tree varieties (Malus domesticus cvs.) look quite different from regular apple trees, columnar apple fruit looks like regular apples. Read on if you are interested in growing columnar apple trees. What Is a Columnar Apple Tree? If you ever come across an apple tree that is twice as tall as you are, but only 2 feet (61 cm.) wide, you have encountered a columnar apple tree. They are sometimes called Ballerina apple trees, given their slender shape....
Is it Possible to Grow Garlic Indoors? You may have seen or even planted flower bulbs in containers. This is a common approach to planting bulbs other than in the ground, and bulbs flourish in containers. Garlic is the edible bulb from a plant in the Lily family. Therefore it stands to reason that garlic bulbs would thrive in containers, and they do, provided you follow a few simple rules....
Tips to Grow Melons There are plenty of tips to grow melons that you will hear when you tell people you are planting melons in your garden this year. One of the best is to remember that the soil should be slightly acidic – with a pH around 6.0 to 6.5. Another tip to keep in mind is that they cross-breed easily with other vining plants such as cucumbers and squash....
What are Rambutans? A rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is a type of fruit which looks much akin to the lychee with a sweet/sour flavor. It is high in iron, vitamin C, copper, and antioxidants and, while it may be rarely found in your neck of the woods, it is highly prized in Malaysia, Thailand, Burma, and Sri Lanka into India as well as eastward through Vietnam, the Phillippines, and Indonesia. The name rambutan is derived from the Malay word rambut, which means “hairy” — an apt description for this fruit....
What is a Sweet Potato Slip? Sweet potatoes are members of the morning glory or Convolvulaceae family. They are grown not only for their edible, nutrient-rich roots but for their trailing vines and colorful blooms. Given that sweet potatoes are from a different family than regular spuds, it’s no wonder that propagation is different. Regular potatoes are grown from ‘seed’ potatoes but sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are grown from sweet potato sprouts or slips....
About Guava Reproduction Guava trees are most often propagated by seed or cuttings. Either method is fairly easy so choose whichever works best for you. Guava Tree Propagation with Seeds Planting seeds is a relatively easy way to propagate a new guava tree, but keep in mind that the trees probably won’t be true to the parent tree. However, it’s still worth a try. When it comes to propagating guava trees with seeds, the best plan is to plant fresh seeds from a ripe, juicy fruit....
Propagating Bay Trees from Seed Bay trees are dioecious, which means a male and female plant are both necessary to produce viable seeds. These seeds will form only on the female plant when its small yellow flowers give way in autumn to small, dark purple, egg-shaped berries. Each berry has a single seed inside. Remove the flesh of the berry and plant the seed right away. If you don’t plant the seeds immediately, or if you buy dried seeds, soak them in warm water 24 hours before planting them....
Growing Sage from Seed Whether you’re adding sage plants to the garden for the first time or you need to replace woody ones, growing sage from seed might be your first thought. Sage plants can be started indoors in early spring or direct-seeded outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. It’s best to sow sage seeds thinly, then cover them with 1/8 inch (.3 cm.) of fine soil. Keep the area moist, but not soggy, as it can take two to three weeks for sage seeds to germinate....
A banana plant houseplant offers interesting foliage and white flowers emerging from purple buds. Keep in mind that while some banana tree varieties produce edible fruit, others do not—like that of Musa basjoo. Therefore, be sure to look into the type of indoor banana tree you have or want to ensure that it will accommodate your needs and vice versa. Below you will find some tips for taking care of a banana tree inside....
Iochroma Growing Conditions Iochroma (Iochroma spp.) is suitable for growing in the warm climates of USDA plant hardiness zones 8 through 10. However, most varieties can be grown successfully in climates as far north as zone 7, but only if the roots are well insulated with a layer of mulch. If temperatures drop below 35 F. (2 C.), the plant may die to the ground, but will resprout in spring. Although Iochroma prefers full sunlight, the plant benefits from shade in warmer climates where temperatures regularly top 85 to 90 F....
About High Iron Vegetables In 1870, a German chemist, Eric von Wolf, was researching the amount of iron in leafy green vegetables, including spinach. Turns out he found that spinach had 3.5 milligrams of iron in a 100 gram serving; however, when recording the data, he missed a decimal point and wrote the serving contained 35 milligrams! The rest is history and this error and the popular cartoon were responsible for boosting spinach consumption in the United States by a third!...
The good news is, if your climate is chilly during the winter, you can enjoy this lovely plant during the warm weather months. Nemesia winter care isn’t necessary or realistic because there is no protection that can see this tender plant through a freezing winter. Read on to learn more about nemesia and cold tolerance. About Nemesia in Winter Does nemesia bloom in winter? Nemesia is generally grown as an annual....
Common Spinach Pests There are a number of insects that feast on spinach plants. However, the most common spinach pests that affect these plants include the following: Cutworms and wireworms – Cutworms cut young seedlings off at ground level and wireworms feed on the foliage and roots. Older transplants are less appealing to these insects than tender seedlings. To trap wireworms, plant full grown carrots in the garden every 2 ½ to 3 feet (76-91 cm....
What Causes Leaves to Fall off Jasmine? What causes leaves to fall off jasmine plants? When they’re unhappy in their environment, this is the first way the plants make it known. If your jasmine is getting too little water, the roots can’t move through the soil and collect nutrients. This can cause leaves to dry up and fall off. Too much water can be just as bad for your plant. If you leave a puddle of water underneath the planter at all times, the roots can suffer from root rot....
The Jerusalem cherry houseplant appears as an erect, bushy evergreen shrub. It can be obtained from the local nursery most any time of year and is listed as a winter-fruiting annual. Jerusalem cherry plants have dark green, shiny leaves which are elliptical and about 3 inches (7.6 cm.) long. Jerusalem Cherry Facts The Jerusalem cherry houseplant bears white flowers looking much like those of tomatoes or peppers. In fact, the plant is a member of the Nightshade family (Solonaceae), of which not only tomato and pepper are members, but also potato, eggplant, and tobacco....
Jubilee Watermelon Info Jubilee watermelons are disease resistant, making it less likely that fusarium wilt will infect your produce. Jubilee melon plants can reach 40 lbs. (18 kg.) in full maturity, but it takes a while for them to reach this point. Their extended growing season can take as long as 90 days to maturity for the sweetest taste. Jubilee watermelon info outlines a process of seeding and pinching blossoms that helps develop that sought-after taste....
June Garden To-do List Planting the rest of your warm season veggies (corn, peppers, pumpkins, cucumbers, etc.) might be at the top of your list. By this time, the soil is normally warmed so they should grow readily. If these aren’t already planted, try to get them planted during the first week of the month. Other things to do this month include: Deadhead annual flowers to encourage more blooms.Trim shrubs when flowers fade....
