The pistachio, known commonly as Pistacia vera, originates from Central Asia and the Middle East. The plant is native to the desert and thrives in environments like the San Joaquin Valley of California that have long, hot summers and cool, dry winters. Pistachio trees...
What is germination? It all starts with a seed… Seeds come in all shapes and sizes. The seeds of some tropical rainforest orchids are very small, about the size of a pinhead. They are so small that they look like dust. The Coco de Merseed is one of the largest...
Alpine strawberries are short and sweet. These berries are approximately half an inch in diameter and grow on plants that are less than one foot tall. Beets are very easy to grow in your garden or on your windowsill. If you're thinking about what kind of fruit to grow...
I knew that I needed to mulch my fruit trees when I first planted them. After you visit any well-tended garden, you will see a circle of mulch spread out around the base of the trees. But what exactly is tree mulch? Mulch is a protective layer that we put on top of...
Do you like tropical snacks and flowers with a lot of personality? If you're looking for a vine to grow that is both beautiful and delicious, then passion fruit vine is the perfect choice for you! This plant is a fast-growing climber that will add intrigue to...
