Monty successionally plants pollinator-friendly flowers to ensure there’s a constant supply of pollen and nectar for bees and other pollinators. Watch as he plants some of his pollinator-friendly favourites such as globe thistles, achilleas and cerinthe, while explaining how they benefit the gardener as much as the insects.
If you’re interested in planting a backyard hops plant (Humulus lupulus) or two, whether for home brewing, to make soothing pillows, or simply because they’re attractive vines, there are a few things you should know about how to plant hops. Hops Plant History As long as humankind has been brewing ale, someone’s been trying to improve it, but it wasn’t until 822 A.D. that a French monk decided to try wild growing hops plants. History tells us that
Plants have a long history of earning regional common names for their physical attributes or unique features. The word “marrow” immediately brings to mind the creamy white, spongy substance inside bones. In gardens in the UK and other countries around the world, “marrow” refers to certain varieties of summer squash, which are called marrow vegetables because their 10 to 12 inch (25-31 cm.), oval shaped fruit contains a creamy white, spongy interior flesh surrounded by a
If you reside in the American South, you may already be familiar with growing cushaw squash. An heirloom crookneck squash from the family Cucurbitaceae, cushaw squash plants have a number of benefits over other winter squash varieties. So how to grow cushaw squash plants and what other interesting information can we dig up? Cushaw Squash Plant Info Cushaw (Cucurbita argyrosperma) hails from the Caribbean and, thus, tolerates humid conditions. This squash is a green strip
Growing Homestead 24 tomato plants provide you with a main-season, determinate tomato. These are good for late-summer canning, making sauce, or for eating on salads and sandwiches. There will likely be plenty for all uses during its determinate season of harvest and beyond. Read on to learn more about growing and caring for these tomatoes in the garden. About Homestead 24 Tomato Plants Fruits of Homestead 24 tomato plants are firm textured, about 6-8 oz. (170 to 230 g.), and dark red wit