Growing Plants

The fragrance wafting from a flowering gardenia shrub is like no other. In the warm south, it fills the air in spring and early summer. They thrive in humid climates and are native to China and...

Fresh pepper can spice up many dishes. By invigorating the taste buds, pepper also aids in digestion by increasing the body's production of hydrochloric acid, which decreases problems with...

A collection of topiaries, or shaped plants, can provide a beautiful ornamental touch to any garden. Although topiaries often seem fairly complex to create, they require only a few supplies and a...

Timothy grass was introduced into North America by early settlers and has spread far across the continent. It is a very desirable feedstock for cattle, horses, smaller livestock and pets. It is...

Native to tropical areas including Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, the kratom plant can be used decoratively or medicinally. The seeds can be hard to come by, however, and the plant difficult to...

Wow! You can really make money off bamboo. I have a lot of bamboo. All kinds of colors, shapes and sizes. I had so much of it I started selling it. People like the clumping kind.

OK so you bought one of the most difficult plants to care for. Now what. Well you definitely don't want to do what you do for all the other plants you have, you will put that thing to an early...

How to start a plant nursery at home.

Flax is the stalk of a plant used to make yarn and linen. The flax needs to be spinned in order to create strong fibers that become yarn and linen. There is a preparation period before spinning...

Vanilla extract is from the vanilla orchid plant. You can purchase and grow your own Vanilla orchid plants. The plants do require hot humid environment with temperatures in the 80 - 86 degrees F....

I have always loved avocados. Also know as the alligator pear and a variety of other names. This plant not only yields delectable food, it is beautiful to have as a house plant.

African violets are a beautiful plant. Their flowers are delicate and too often elusive. Pamper your plant with the proper care to ensure you have blooms. Fertilize the plant regularly to help it...

There are basically two variations of orchid. One is terrestrial and the other is the epiphytes. The terrestrial grow, just as the name implies, in the ground. The epiphytes, however, are an...

If you are a lover of fresh pineapple, don't throw away that lovely leafy green crown the next time you buy a ripe pineapple at the store! Most people slice off and discard pineapple tops, but...

Perhaps you have just returned home with a beautiful new rubber tree. Now what? By understanding the plant's needs you will be able to have a long and happy relationship with your new purchase.

Tobacco is from the Nicotiania genus and is native to the American continent. The dried leaves were smoked by Native Americans before the arrival of the Europeans. Tobacco quickly became popular...