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Growing Colocasia Esculenta (Elephant Ear Taro) – A Tropical Foliage Star Boasting huge, shapely leaves on bold stalks, Colocasia esculenta provides an instant tropical vibe to gardens and containers. This fast-growing tuber, known as elephant ear taro, carries a host of common names including gabi, kalo, and eddo. Let’s explore growing and caring for this … Read more
While ants are fascinating creatures that play an important ecological role through soil aeration and organic recycling, they are not something you want trudging through your home. The typical garden or black ant in the UK live in colonies dominated by the queen ant dedicated to egg production, which can live for up to thirty … Read more
The opuntia genus of the cactus family, more commonly known as prickly pear cacti, are native to the Americas and are found in the largest populations in Mexico and dry, arid regions of the western and southern United States. The pads (also known as paddles or leaves) and the fruits of these cacti are culinary … Read more
The purpose of this site (Strawberry Plants .org) is to inspire gardeners of every type to gain an appreciation for the strawberry plant and its fruit. As a fondness for the sweet strawberry grows, we hope that many gardeners will decide to grow strawberry plants from strawberry seeds. This Strawberry Seeds page is here to … Read more
As human foods go, sunflower seeds are among the healthier options to occasionally share with your dog. These nutty and delicious treats are filled with nutrients. But how can you safely feed them to your dog? Sunflower seeds are a popular snack for humans, but can our canine companions enjoy them too? As a dog … Read more
Brussel sprouts can be tricky to grow in a cold climate with a short growing season like Zone 3. They take a long time, are prone to bug pressure, and take up a lot of space. However, the taste of an organic, homegrown brussel sprout roasted to perfection makes it worth it! It’s taken me … Read more
There’s a reason carnations are one of the most popular vintage flowers. These heirloom favorites are fragrant, easy to grow, and have an incredibly long vase life. Carnations have been the faithful flowers in corsages, boutonnieres, and a variety of floral arrangements for generations. Learn how easy it is to grow carnations in your garden. … Read more
Our in-house team of flower experts can teach you all about the flowers we use and help you get the best out of your arrangements Hey there, garden lovers! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably stood in your yard, gawking at those stunning sedum flowers—especially the Autumn Joy kind—turning all crimson and gorgeous in … Read more
This list of 57 fruits that start with M includes favorites like mangos and mandarins and lesser-known ones like malus sieversiis and moras. Let’s travel the globe as we learn about these diverse and unique fruits! I’ve been having so much fun globe trotting around the world as I discover the fruits from each letter … Read more
NIDIS and its partners release these snow drought updates for the western U.S. every 4 weeks from December through June. Snow Telemetry (SNOTEL) snow water equivalent (SWE) values for watersheds in the western U.S. as a percentage of the 1991–2020 median recorded by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Only stations with at least … Read more