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How to Grow Miracle Fruit Synsepalum dulcificum

Use your garden’s rich bounty to create Thanksgiving table decor ideas that will enhance the occasion with natural textures and fall colors.

Whether you’re someone who likes to put up their winter decorations as soon as Halloween is over or waits until after Thanksgiving, wreaths are the perfect decor item that fits with both fall and winter seasons. 

Archaeological evidence points to the use of wound-healing plants and herbs dating back to 8,000 years ago in China, although the practice of healing with plants likely occurred much earlier. Many modern medicines are derived from these millenia old plants for healing. Today, many people use healing plants and herbs solely or combined with pharmaceutical drugs to heal both the body and mind. The following contains information on a variety of healing plants for home use and how to grow them.

How to Grow and Care for Holly Ilex spp.

The holiday season brings a wave of festivities, and what better way to add cheer than by adorning your home with green specimens? Below, we’ve curated a list of some of the Holiday Plants to Grow from Cuttings that elevate the festive atmosphere and are easy to propagate, too!

Gifting your first catch, whether a moose, a deer or berries, is a Tlingit tradition. 

Man Made Fruits are the result of careful crossbreeding, genetic manipulation, and a dash of imagination! Scroll down to know about the varieties engineered by humans in a lab or a specialized orchard. 

A regular visitor to our gardens, especially in urban areas, red foxes are orange-red in colour with a white throat, belly and chin, and a white-tipped tail known as a brush. Exceptional scavengers, they eat a huge variety of food, from carrion to earthworms and even berries, which is how they have become so successful at living among us. However, they’re known for taking pet rabbits and chickens and their eggs, as well as for raiding bins. This, along with digging holes, nesting under sheds and flattening plants and toppling garden ornaments when playing, can cause conflict with the people they live among.

Landscape plants in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan are plentiful. Choosing the best shrubs, trees, and perennials can be overwhelming. Here are some of the best options for upper Midwest gardens based on attractiveness, ease of maintenance and appropriateness for the climate.

Nearly one third of the food produced in the world is thrown away. Much of it is damaged fruits and vegetables. If you have your own garden, you may be tossing away less than perfect or even slightly damaged vegetables. In our culture that is skewed toward perfection, even the tiniest pinhole on some kale is often considered food waste and is tossed into the garbage bin. Is it safe to eat kale with holes in it? It often depends on what made the holes rather than the holes themselves. Curious if you can eat vegetables with holes? Read on to learn about eating damaged produce.

Not only do these plants have vivid stems, but many of them also have colorful foliage or flowers that will brighten up any space. In this article, we will take a look at some of the Best Red Stem Plants and what makes them so special.

Gulf Stream Nandina – a captivating plant whose fiery red foliage and lush, compact form create a spectacle in any landscape. What’s more? It also makes for a cute indoor plant!

It’s always a pleasure to speak with our neighbors in Canada, and it’s clear the community garden movement there is alive and thriving. Judy Stafford and Naomi Kulhawy are two of Kin Park Community Garden’s biggest supporters, with Judy as executive director and Naomi as the farm director.

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Finding a plant that attracts hummingbirds, blooms until frost, and grows well in shade can be challenging. Turk’s Cap, Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii, fits that bill.

First came feta, which brought with it an outrageous amount of baked feta pasta and whipped feta dip recipes. Then came cottage cheese, and that dairy-based food trend du jour added a flurry of savory recipes, such as pizza toasts and pasta sauces. Then things snowballed into a storm of sweet recipes ranging from edible cookie dough and “ice cream”—all made with cottage cheese.

How to Grow and Care for American Bittersweet Vines Celastrus scandens

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Whilst we huddle with cups of hot chocolate, wrapped in layers of wool, gearing ourselves up to make those first boot tracks in crisp frost, our wintry gardens are already being enjoyed by the birds. From the cunning Treecreeper to the bolshy Robin, the RSPB help us identify who will be paying your garden a visit in the cold season.

In 1752, Britain changed its calendar from the old “Julian” style to the Gregorian version that most of Europe was already using. People rioted, demanding back the 11 days of their lives that had gone “missing” in the switchover, but there would be far-reaching effects too. Any festivals set by the phases of the moon continued as ever, but set dates, such as Midsummer and Christmas, now fell on the “wrong” days. Plants didn’t know this, of course, but it muddled folklore, making some customs even stranger to modern eyes.

Fall brings out my desire to “bring the outdoors in.” Collecting berries, seedpods, and dried flowers is a passion I share with many gardeners. Using these to display in the house helps us to remember the beautiful days of summer. Harvesting these things gives a feeling of satisfaction of what we, as gardeners, have grown over the season. But there are a surprising number of fabulous fall plants that we don’t usually see growing here in the Pacific Northwest. One shrub that I rarely see in gardens here is winterberry (Ilex verticillata and cvs., Zones 3–9).

These two tropical delights have a lot in common! Don’t let their sweet juicy taste and almost similar appearance trick you; learn the differences in this extensive Lychee vs. Rambutan guide below.

Wild foragers may be aware of a hidden gem that grows wild in North America. It is staghorn sumac. Is staghorn sumac poisonous? This plant is often confused with another sumac that’s in a different genus and can cause topical rashes on contact. Staghorn sumac’s edible red berries are a source of Vitamin C and other nutrients, and make a delicious seasoning or refreshing beverage.

We have the Best Low-Maintenance Evergreen Shrubs that will help you enjoy your outdoor space without the hassle of constant maintenance.

Scope creep is something that can sneak up on you when you are working on a project in the garden. If you are unfamiliar with the term, it is often used in project management to describe when the scope of a project alters over time and is not properly defined or controlled.

The term pollinizer is easy to confuse with pollinator, and many people misuse the terms. A pollinizer is a plant, while a pollinator is an animal, usually an insect. Both are important in producing fruit on trees, vegetable plants, and more.

Winter is often viewed as ‘down time’ in the garden, with little to do but wait until spring. Not so. There are many winter plants for the garden, particularly when used in seasonal pot and container displays.

Wondering – Can Ducks Eat Grapes? The answer might surprise you! Whether you’re a seasoned duck owner or new to the game, feeding your feathered friends the right diet is crucial for their well-being. Get ready to dive deep into the do’s and don’ts of feeding grapes to ducks, and discover if this popular fruit is a treat or a trick for your quacking companions.

Transform your fruit harvests into juice and cider with your own apple press.

Fancy turning your homegrown fruits, berries and other produce into tasty jams, pickles, chutneys and jellies? Then make sure you’ve got everything you’ll need, by checking out our handy guide.

Fruits are nature’s little treasures, bursting with flavors and colors that make our taste buds dance with joy. So grab your fruity enthusiasm, and let’s dive into the world of delightful Fruits That Start With D!

Invasive Plant Species in New York pose a significant ecological challenge. These non-native plants disrupt local ecosystems, outcompete native species, and threaten biodiversity.

If you haven’t been exposed to fragrant sumac, prepare for a delightful surprise. This native plant is a low-growing deciduous shrub. It forms thickets in nature via underground rhizomes, grows from a compact crown, and spreads wide thanks to its sprawling branches.

 Botanically known as Rhaphiolepis indica, these plants belong to the Rosaceae family and are popular for their attractive, glossy leaves and fragrant flowers, which bloom in the spring and summer. Let’s have a look at the best Indian Hawthorn Varieties!

If you’ve been wondering how to get rid of poison ivy without developing an itchy poison ivy rash, you’re in the right place. Roughly two out of every three people are sensitive to the chemical compound called urushiol which is found in poison ivy. If you’re one of them, you’re probably used to giving poison ivy a wide berth. But what if it finds its way into your garden beds or it’s growing too close to high-traffic areas where you and your family regularly walk? By taking the right precautions in advance, you can safely remove poison ivy plants—without harming your family, pets, or area wildlife.