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Growing Leeks Hydroponically Hello hydroponic lovers, we are here today with a new topic of growing leeks hydroponically or without soil. Leek, (Allium porrum) is a hardy biennial plant of the family amaryllis (Amaryllidaceae) and it is grown as a vegetable. The Leek is an ancient vegetable crop and it is related to the onion and has a mild, sweet, onion-like flavor. Leek stalks are widely used in soups and stews, particularly as a complement to potatoes, and can be cooked whole as a veget

The thimble cactus, mammillaria gracilis fragilis, is a cactus variety that is impossible to resist. The plant grows in tiny, round bunches with white spines that wrap around the plant, giving it the appearance of a thimble. As the plant matures, it creates a delicate and beautiful cluster of mounding lumps that will bloom with creamy white flowers from summer well into the fall or winter. This cactus variety only reaches about 4 inches in height, making it an ideal desk plant or indoor housepl

The hellebore, Helleborus, is a member of the expansive Ranunculaceae family. It’s not one plant, but a family of approximately 20 species, plus various subspecies. And it’s often called the Lenten, Christmas, or Winter rose. Most hellebores grown in the home garden are assorted H. orientalis hybrids that are collectively referred to as Helleborus x hybridus. They offer a “potluck” color palette, and bloom during the late winter to early spring period when m

It’s cute. It’s crisp. It’s slightly pungent. It’s the perfect, bite-size snack on a hot, muggy day. What could this garden snack-bite be? If you guessed cucamelon, you’re right!   Affectionately referred to as the “world’s smallest watermelon”, the cucamelon is a vine that bears edible mini-melons about the size of grapes. The cucamelon tastes like a cucumber with a burst of citrusy tartness from the skin. Commonly known as dandita or “little watermelon” in Mexico,&