Gardening Tips & Techniques

Plants That Look Like Squash – A Guide to Identifying Squash Imposters in Your Garden

Squash plants have a very distinctive look with their large lobed leaves and spreading vines. But several weeds and wild plants can mimic the appearance of squash especially when young and small. This makes positively identifying squash difficult even for experienced gardeners. Learning to tell squash apart from lookalikes requires careful observation of key traits. … Read more

Is Globe Thistle a Perennial?

Echinops can be an amazing addition to your perennial or cutting garden. The different species give an array of different heights and color, ranging from frosty white to bright blue. Commonly called globe thistle, this plant adds a sharp texture to the garden in its leaves, upright stature, and spiky golf ball-sized flower heads. It … Read more

Add Beauty and Functionality to Your Garden with a White Trellis for Climbing Plants

Looking to add excitement to your garden without overwhelming the harmony of your space? Consider adding some vines with white flowers to your garden this season! Most white flowering vines will add beauty, color, and texture to your garden. You can plant them to cover up unsightly areas or to create a screen between you … Read more

The Stunning Royal Hawaiian Aloha Elephant Ear Plant

The Royal Hawaiian Aloha elephant ear plant (Colocasia esculenta ‘Royal Hawaiian Aloha’) is a show-stopping tropical plant prized for its vibrant purplish-black foliage marked with prominent electric green veining. This exotic elephant ear variety combines fantastic visual appeal with robust growth, making it a top choice for gardens and containers. Origins of This Unique Elephant … Read more

Exploring ALSO Mexico – The Leading Organization for Occupational Health in Latin America

You need to enable JavaScript to use the Memrise web product. We also have iOS and Android apps that we highly recommend. ALSO or the Asociación Latinoamericana de Salud Ocupacional (Latin American Occupational Health Association), is a major organization dedicated to occupational health and safety across Latin America with a strong presence and impact in … Read more

Can You Eat Peach Seeds? Exploring the Benefits and Risks

Peach pits and other seeds from the plant family Prunus contain a potentially dangerous chemical called amygdalin that can creates poisonous cyanide when digested. While swallowing a single pit is unlikely to cause cyanide poisoning, consumption of several unprocessed pits can produce symptoms. Peaches are one of summer’s sweetest treats. As you eagerly bite into … Read more