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As vegetables go, the artichoke is among the most fascinating visually. It is as beautiful as it is delightful to eat. You may be interested to know that the artichoke is actually the bud of a plant from the thistle family and at full maturity, the plant grows to a width of about six feet … Read more
8Department of Plant Pathology, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; ude.sivadcu@streborcmn (N.M.); ude.sivadcu@nostrebliglr (R.L.G.)Find articles by 8Department of Plant Pathology, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; ude.sivadcu@streborcmn (N.M.); ude.sivadcu@nostrebliglr (R.L.G.)Find articles by Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV; species Tomato spotted wilt orthotospovirus; genus Orthotospovirus; family Tospoviridae) is a thrips-transmitted virus that can cause … Read more
Deciding how much space to leave between ascot rainbow spurge plants can be tricky for gardeners. These colorful perennials are gaining popularity for their vibrant foliage, but without proper spacing they can become overcrowded. In this article, I’ll provide a comprehensive guide on ideal ascot rainbow spurge spacing to promote healthy, beautiful plants. Before jumping … Read more
The days of using artificial plants to decorate a vivarium are slowly becoming obsolete. Instead, more and more people are choosing to take the natural approach. Real greenery is being added to all different types of enclosures in order to create a more realistic and functioning system. Amongst the many vivarium plants that are being … Read more
Leyland cypress (x Cupressocyparis leylandii) has grown in popularity in the Southeast over the last few decades, especially in its use as a fast-growing screening plant. With the increased planting that has resulted from its popularity, various diseases and pest problems have become more evident. As with any plant, the first step to a healthy … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The Medicinal Benefits of Ashwagandha” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:36|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Crimson Text%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700 bold regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Written by Meghan Gemma Photography by Juliet Blankespoor” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Crimson Text%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600 bold regular%3A600%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space][vc_single_ =”40986″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Ashwagandha’s pungent roots, which possess a notoriously musky aroma, can be profoundly renewing for your health.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]If you experience overwhelm in your life—whether from insomnia, anxiety, or burning the candle … Read more
Aphids, also known as greenfly or blackfly, are tiny, sap-sucking bugs that can occur on most plants, particularly on soft young growth. There are actually more than 500 species of aphid in the U.K., varying in colour from green and black to also yellow, brown, and orange, and in size from 1mm to 7mm long. … Read more
Pilea microphylla, also commonly known as artillery plant, is an annual or short-lived perennial. It’s best recognized by its many pairs of small, fleshy green leaves that give the plant an almost fern-like appearance. Tiny green flowers appear during the growing season but they aren’t very prominent. However, they do release a burst of yellow … Read more
Sage plants are relatively disease-free, but there are a few that can damage your plants. Most are caused by fungi that can spread through the soil, water, air, infected tools, animals, and even gardeners themselves. Spot diseases on your sage plants sooner so you can treat plants before they are destroyed by disease and can … Read more
Sage is a wonderful herb to use in the kitchen and adds delicious flavor to meat and vegetable dishes. It’s easy to grow sage yourself at home, in the garden, or even on a sunny windowsill. For anyone growing sage already or looking to start, here are some useful tips on how to harvest sage … Read more