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Origins of the Back To Eden Gardening Method Paul Gautschi is a Christian who developed the Back to Eden gardening method. Throughout the documentary film about his method, the narrator frequently mentions his beliefs. He believes strongly in the value of hard work, self-reliance and using what you have to get by The beliefs that inspire him to garden are those involving … [Read more...] about Back To Eden Gardening: Rich Soil Done Nature’s Way

    Guzmania is a perennial plant that grows in tropical regions. It is native to Florida, the West Indies, southern Mexico, Central America, and northern and western South America. The genus was named after Spanish pharmacist and naturalist Anastasio Guzman. The plant dies after it produces flowers in the summer, but new plants can be easily created from the pups … [Read more...] about Guzmania: Brightly Colored Bromeliad Flowers

  What’s a nematode, anyway? Beneficial insects are a type of microscopic roundworm that lives in the soil and uses insect pests as its food throughout its lifespan. Although roundworms may seem dangerous, the kind that is used for pest control is actually beneficial and cannot harm you in the same way that some worm species that infect people and animals can. … [Read more...] about Beneficial Nematodes: Nature’s Pest Control

  What Is the History of Ginger? Its roots are used as a medicine and as a spice. Ginger is a flowering plant believed to originate from Southeast Asia, whose roots are used for medicinal and culinary purposes. This plant has been used to treat various ailments in traditional medicine for centuries. Ginger is also a popular spice that is used in cooking. Ginger has been … [Read more...] about Ginger Plant: Adding Spice To Your Garden

What is Zoysiagrass? Zoysia is a type of grass that grows best in warm weather and first came from Southeast Asia, Japan, and China. It arrived in the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s. During the 20th century, turf breeders cultivated new Zoysia varieties that are well suited for lawns in warm-season climates and in transitional zones between warm- and … [Read more...] about Zoysiagrass: How to Grow and Care for It