Goldfish Plant: A Fishlike, Fun Flower

Goldfish Plant: A Fishlike, Fun Flower

Although goldfish plants are quite hardy, they can be more delicate than other tropical plants when it comes to care. Why? As it turns out, these are epiphytes! Goldfish plants do not naturally grow in a hanging basket, garden bed, or even soil. They typically grow on...
Thyme Plant Care In The Chef’s Garden

Thyme Plant Care In The Chef’s Garden

Thyme is a perennial herb that is native to the southern Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant that has evergreen leaves. This plant is usually grown as an ornamental, with the thyme crawling along paving cracks and stone walls. It can also be grown as a...
How To Grow Chickpeas For Homemade Hummus

How To Grow Chickpeas For Homemade Hummus

    Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans or chana, are a common legume. The first domesticated garbanzo bean plants were found in Turkey during the pre-pottery neolithic era. Garbanzo bean seeds first arrived in the Mediterranean around 6000 BCE. They...
How Many Seeds Do You Need To Grow A Plant?

How Many Seeds Do You Need To Grow A Plant?

If you want to have plants that are started from seed for the upcoming season, you will need to start them indoors. Perhaps you have trays and starter pots and you want to plant multiple seeds. One might wonder how many seeds are needed to grow a plant. Asking that...
When To Harvest Corn For Perfect Ears

When To Harvest Corn For Perfect Ears

Earlage is a type of feed that is growing in popularity in this region of the country. It is a relatively high-energy feed product that can be harvested, stored, and fed using the same types of equipment that is used to produce corn silage. What is Earlage? Earlage is...