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A Visual Guide to the Peanut Plant

The peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is a leguminous perennial plant native to South America that’s usually grown as an annual in the UK. Technically, peanuts are not actually nuts as the plant belongs to the Fabaceae (pea and bean) family. Peanuts are commonly referred to as groundnuts, earthnuts, or monkey nuts. The common name ‘groundnut’ comes … Read more

how many tomato plants in one pot

How Many Tomato Plants Can You Grow in One Pot?Growing tomatoes in containers has become increasingly popular for home gardeners lacking sufficient garden space. Container gardening allows you to maximize limited sunny areas like a patio porch, balcony or driveway. But an important question arises – how many tomato plants can you successfully grow in … Read more