When we grow new things, we learn more about different types of plants and how to care for them, making us better gardeners in the end. What is a Monoculture? Monocultures are farming systems whereuse the same land to grow the same crop year after year. The...
What is garlic? Beginning at the start is often the best way to go about things. The onion family also includes leeks, shallots and chives. Garlic, or Allium sativum, is a member of the onion family, which also includes leeks, shallots, and chives. This plant is...
Almond Tree Almonds can become large trees. Nurseries sell trees that have two parts: the roots, which are the part of the tree that grows underground, and the scion, which is the part of the tree that you can see above ground. The roots of a plant are selected for...
Mamey sapote is the national fruit of Cuba and is a tropical fruit that is popular in Central America and the Caribbean. It is also grown in the United States in cooler, southernmost areas like South Florida, California, Texas, and Hawaii. Mamey sapote...
What Are Aphids? Aphids can have a pear-shaped body and soft exterior. They have a mouth that can pierce and suck, which they use to feed on nearby plants. They are Aphididae, which contains 4400 species, with about 250 species that are damaging to plants. They come...
