Petunias are one of the most popular flowering annuals. They have a long flowering period, are easy to grow and are available in many forms and colors. Read More: … [Read more...]
Artemisia annua to be tested against coronavirus
The Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Potsdam (Germany) will collaborate with ArtemiLife Inc., a US based company and medical researchers in Denmark and Germany to test Artemisia annua plant extract and artemisinin derivatives in … [Read more...]
Planting a smart vegetable garden
Thinking about planting your own vegetable garden may bring to mind images of bountiful fresh and healthy produce. Advance planning will be the key to your successful garden. Continued: … [Read more...]
Cross Pollination In Plants: Cross Pollinating Vegetables
Can cross pollination in vegetable gardens occur? Can you get a zumato or a cucumelon? Read More: … [Read more...]
A passion for pawpaws
It's shaped like an obese banana, tastes like mango custard and is probably growing wild within miles of your home, but chances are you've never tasted a pawpaw. By Su Clauson-Wicker Special to The Roanoke Times Read more: … [Read more...]
Pull Them and Eat Them Too: Edible Weeds
Weeds are often seen as an insurmountable force, an unbearable nuisance, an overwhelming enemy in the garden, all of which ensure the utmost of destruction must take place. Before you tackle them with your hoe, harrow, or hands, please read on. It … [Read more...]
Thousands Of Monarch Butterflies Are Headed Straight For Virginia This Spring
Good news, nature enthusiasts! Along with the arrival of warmer days, wildflowers, and hummingbirds, you can now look forward to spotting some beautiful monarch butterflies in Virginia. Continued: … [Read more...]
Keep Your Eyes Peeled, Thousands Of Hummingbirds Are Headed Right For Virginia During Their Migration This Spring
Good news, Virginia! The beautiful ruby-throated hummingbird will likely be flying through your neighborhood soon. The annual spring migration is underway, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for these lovely creatures as they head northbound. Read … [Read more...]
Companion Planting
Plant neighbor relationships might take several forms. First, they may improve the health or flavor of a companion. Second, they may interfere with the growth of a neighbor. Third, they may repel or trap an undesirable critter. Companion plant may … [Read more...]
25 Foods You Can Re-Grow Yourself from Kitchen Scraps
Food is expensive. If you do the grocery shopping for your household, you know that this is one of the highest costs related to your home and family. While it may be unlikely that you can completely eliminate your grocery bill, you can grow certain … [Read more...]