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Introduction on how to grow lupine flowers: Lupine plants can grow up to 12 m (four feet) tall, and their leaves are spiky. Lupine plants enhance the look of a flower bed. There are two kinds of lupine flowers: annuals that last only a season and perennials that return to the same spot for a few years. Lupine roots are very long and are not easily moved. Lupine wildflowers are generally blue or white, but domesticated varieties have flowers in blues, yellows, pinks, and purples. Lupine flowe

Introduction to growing Methi in Pots: Methi is an annual herb in the Fabaceae family and it is easy to grow in pots. Methi is a green leafy vegetable is also called Methi. While Kasuri Methi is a dried form of methi leaves.  It is an all-purpose plant. Methi seeds are used as a spice, dried leaves as an herb, and fresh and tender plant leaves as a green leafy vegetable. A guide to growing Methi in pots (Fenugreek) from seeds Growing Methi is very easy, whether you live in a warm climate or c

Earth or soil is the primary provider for life on the planet. It is the natural resource without which there would be no food to drive the existence of living beings.  So, what will be the outcome when this provider is completely exhausted? A practical solution to prevent the ensuing crisis is regenerative agriculture. Add to that digitization of such organic practices, and there you have a perfectly adequate and eco-friendly farming means. Farm owners still skeptical of util

If you live in an area where clay soil is plentiful, you may be interested to learn how to manage your clay soil to keep it from cracking. We have compiled some information that you will find helpful.  Clay soil can get large unsightly cracks when the hot sun draws out the moisture. When this happens, it prevents plants from getting the oxygen and water needed for proper growth. When this occurs, you may need to take corrective action to balance your soil. Below is a list of techniques to