Golden shrimp plants (Pachystachys lutea) are distinctive tropical specimens that can add charm to your houseplant collection. These plants are also popularly known as lollipop plants or yellow shrimp plants and are indigenous to Peru. While they require some attention as indoor plants, these plants will reward you with vibrant blooms year-round. In warmer climates …
Unlike vegetable gardens, which thrive with fast-maturing annuals and biennials, planning a home fruit garden demands a long-term vision. Fruit trees or shrubs, often live for a decade or more, some lasting over 50 years. They may also need expert supervision depending on the circumstances. If you plan accordingly, you can have fresh, delicious produce …
You can preserve vegetables in different ways and it is easy! Preserving vegetables not only makes good business sense but also contributes to reducing food waste. It extends the shelf life of fresh produce and minimizes spoilage, ensuring more of the harvest reaches our tables. If you live in areas that enjoy four distinct seasons, …
Whether you are a budding gardener or a seasoned cultivator, the process of harvesting vegetables can occasionally leave you feeling perplexed. Timing is crucial when it comes to flavorful produce. Otherwise, your vegetables might not have an enjoyable taste! Here are some practical garden harvest tips that will help you pick vegetables at their peak: …
People all over the world grow almond trees for their delicious culinary seeds. These are species of small trees under the genus Prunus. Almonds along with peaches, are classified under the subgenus Amygdalus. The corrugations on the outer shell (endocarp) that surround the seeds distinguish this subgenus from other subgenera. Almond fruit is a “drupe.” …
Echeveria is a huge genus of flowering plants that belong to the Crassulaceae family. These plants are indigenous to semi-desert regions in Mexico, Central America, and the northwestern part of South America. As succulents gain widespread popularity, many gardeners are exploring echeveria plants. These stylish plants create balanced rosette patterns with thick, juicy leaves that …
Peacock plants (Calathea makoyana) are also known as cathedral windows. They belong to the genus Goeppertia in the Marantaceae family and are native to eastern Brazil’s Espírito Santo state. With time, they naturally spread across South America. Royal Horticultural Society honored these species with its prestigious Garden Merit award. In fact, peacock plants are tropical …