Most people hear "carrot" and immediately picture a familiar orange vegetable. But carrots also come in red, yellow, purple and white. In fact, some researchers say the first domesticated carrots--developed in the region of what is now Afghanistan--were yellow and purple. Red … [Read more...]
Goats for Weed Control: Everything You Need to Know, Including How to Rent Goats
Landowners with properties overrun with invasive or otherwise problematic species like kudzu, multiflora rose and poison ivy don't have to resort to herbicides, machine rental or exhausting manual removal. Goats will eat and thrive on many of these weeds. This can be a win/win … [Read more...]
How to Grow Cornflower (Bachelor Button)
Cornflower, more commonly known as bachelor button, is a popular, easy to grow annual. It's a great plant selection for a newbie gardener or the most seasoned growers out there. Its simple beauty has made it a reliable mainstay in gardens since days of old. And it's playful … [Read more...]
How to Grow Copper Plant (Copperleaf)
Copper plant is an annual plant grown for its vibrant foliage in gardens and landscapes. Also referred to as copperleaf, its outstanding color varieties add a splash of constant accent color that works beautifully into backgrounds and in containers. This shrub grows quickly to … [Read more...]
How to Grow Rat-tail Radish
Believe it or not, rat-tail radishes are not used explicitly in large, bubbling, black cauldrons by evil-doers who are looking to cast a spell. In spite of their rather unfortunate name, they are quite a lovely vegetable plant. While most radishes are harvested as edible root … [Read more...]
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