Preventing and controlling plant diseases in the garden is key to growing healthy plants. Learn which natural products combat these diseases successfully.
Flowers have been identified as a language in many places throughout Europe and Asia. They played a huge role in the ancient works. Each flower has a meaning
Exhibition dates: March 13th – 17th June 2009 Many thankx to the Die Photographische Sammlung/SK Stiftung Kultur for allowing me to publish the photographs in the posting. Please click…
Learn what plants breathe through with this easy leaf & tree science experiment as kids get hands-on with the process of photosynthesis!
Learn how to grow hostas for a beautiful garden! Get tips on ideal planting location, soil preparation, watering, fertilizing, pruning & deadheading, and more.
Want to grow multiple plants together in one pot? Looking for the best Houseplant Combination that could work out in your favor? You are at the right place!
Botanical Name: Evernia prunastri. Other Common Names: Ekmossa (Swedish), mousse de chêne (French), Eichenmoss (German). Habitat: Oakmoss is widespread throughout Europe, North Africa, Asia and North America. Description: Evernia prunastri or oakmoss is a lichen of the Parmeliaceae family. The genus Evernia contains about ten different species. The thalli (the vegetative body of a lichen) are bush-shaped and grow together to form large clumps. The thallus is flat and highly branched. It grows on trunks and branches of shrubs and deciduous trees like oaks, fruit trees, and blackthorn but also sometimes on pine trees. It is green to light whitish-green
Hvordan skaber man en frodig have i de skyggefulde områder? Se her, hvor smuk skyggen er – med bl.a. hostaeer, bregner og andre 'mør...
Botanical Name of Arrowroot: Maranta arundinacea. The plant is named in honor of Bartommeo Maranto, a medical practitioner of the mid-1500's. The common name is a misspelling of the name given to the root used extensively by the Aruac people in South America, “Aru-root.” Other Common Names: Maranta starch, obedience plant, Bermuda arrowroot. Habitat: Native to the West Indian Islands. The plant also grows in Central America, parts of Africa, parts of the United States, much of Latin America, Australia, and the Philippines. It prefers moist, warm climates. Plant Description: Arrowroot is a perennial plant with a large, fibrous root.
What are the different parts of a plant, their functions, and structures explained through labeled diagram
These flash cards serve as an intro to life science, but also help with counting skills and sequential ordering.
Simple solutions with step by step instructions to keep your house plants beautiful and healthy in pots without drainage holes.
These invasive plants are all beautiful so you will be tempted to plant them in your garden. Find out which invasive species are not worth the hassle.
Take your home’s entry garden from ho-hum to head-turning with this plan full of long-blooming drought-tolerant plants!
Karl Blossfeldt is the star of Michael Hoppen Gallery's first online show
Everything you need to know about quinoa, with recipes
This Reading Comprehension Worksheet - Planting the Garden is for teaching reading comprehension. Use this reading comprehension story to teach reading comprehension.
We had fun with this experiment. It was very cool to watch the colours change! I used food coloring and cabbage leaves to show the kids how plants …
Welcome to the House Fur blog about living happily with pets and plants! I share my tips for living healthy and happy with dogs, cats, and over 100 houseplants.
Mullein is an easy to recognize medicinal plant. We'll share how to identify and use this "gentle giant" safely and effectively.
Botanical Name: Anagallis arvensis. The Genus name Anagallis derives from the Greek word 'anagelas', meaning 'to laugh' and probably stems from the notion of the past ages that the herb could boost mood and relieve depression. Other Common Names: Red pimpernel, pimpernel, red chickweed, poor man's weatherglass, bird's-eye, nonsblom (Norwegian), murajes (Spanish), mouron des champs (French), Acker-Gauchheil (German), nónblóm (Icelandic), puna-alpi (Finnish), rödmire (Swedish), rød arve (Danish). Habitat: Scarlet pimpernel is most likely native to the Mediterranean region, but has now been introduced to most parts of the world with a temperate climate. It prefers relatively sandy soil and can
Shade, garden, Partial shade, dappled shade, dry shade, damp shade, full shade, plants for shade, holley designs, pulmonaria, geranium, tiarella
Now that the kids are almost on summer break...
Explore our gallery of beautiful alliums
Hung by itself, a simple flower can create an amazing statement; while a garden filled with magically floating plants that are never before seen in the air, creates an otherworldly quality that wou…
The Spheres offers an innovative workplace typology that restores the mind and stretches the limits of biophilic design. The Spheres...
As the opioid epidemic worsens, people are desperate for natural pain relief options. Wild lettuce has been used for millennia as a natural herbal pain reliever, and now survivalists are tout…
Japanese Anemone, A. hupehensis: "Daughter of the Wind" There's a nondescript, partially shaded corner of my garden which is frankly rather dull until fina
Botanical Name: Hierochloe odorata, Anthoxanthum nitens. Other Common Names: Holy grass, myskgräs, festgræs, reyrgresi, buffalo grass, vanilla grass, vanilla-scented grass, manna grass, Russian buffalo grass, seneca grass, zebrovka, zubrowski, duftendes mariengras, mariengras, hierochloé odorant, hierba de la virgen. Habitat: This plant has a circumboreal distribution, meaning that the species is found in the northern areas of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is usually found growing in nutrition rich and moist soil. Description: Sweet grass is a perennial plant of the grass family (Poaceae). The stems of the grass are upright, hairless and hollow. It can grow to about 60
Vegan bibimbap is a plant-based take on a classic Korean mixed rice dish. It's full of flavours and textures, naturally gluten-free, deliciously addictive and healthy! It also lends itself well to bulk meal prepping for work or school.
Not all beautiful gardens are centered around show stopping flowers. Sometimes, gardens are a little “quieter”, in that they’re all about foliage and texture. A..
Early spring is the season of hope: for the most beautiful garden ever. And you can have that. You also can lay the most charming front path in the history
Returning year after year, perennial plants are a great investment in your garden. We'll help you find the best perennials to grow to have a beautiful yard nearly year-round.
11 easy to grow houseplants to invest in that will add a nice pop of color to your home and can withstand a little neglect.
Botanical Name for Fumitory: Fumaria officinalis. One of the plant's English common name 'earth smoke' is a direct translation of the old Latin name of the plant, 'fumes terrae'. It refers to the shape and color the plant's gray-blue haze foliage which can from afar resemble smoke rising from the ground. Other Common Names: Common fumitory, drug fumitory, hedge fumitory, earth smoke, wax dolls, fumaria (Spanish), reykjurt (Icelandic), Gewöhnlicher Erdrauch (German), fumeterre officinal (French), jordrøyk (Norwegian), jordrök (Swedish), jordrøg (Danish), peltoemäkki (Finnish). Habitat: Fumitory is originally native to Europe and North Africa, but has been introduced to Asia, North America,
Even the smallest garden will benefit from the addition of a tree – but which type to choose?
