By Matt Gibson Whiteflies, also called aleyrodidae, (scientific name is Trialeurodes vaporariorum) are small, white, soft-bodied, winged insects that are closely related to aphids and mealybugs. Whiteflies are pests which are commonly found on indoor plants, in greenhouses, … [Read more...]
How to Grow, Plant and Care for Hostas
By Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell Hostas are shade loving, low growing, clump-forming perennial plants. Hostas are the most popular perennial plant in America, and it’s easy to understand why, as there are not a lot of shade loving plants to choose from, and hostas are … [Read more...]
How to Grow Tomatillos
By Saffyre Falkenberg Tomatillos are a relative of the nightshade family, like the tomato. They have been grown in Mexico for centuries and were an important aspect of Mayan and Aztec culture. While they commonly come in green, tomatillos can also be yellow, red, or purple. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Rutabaga (Brassica napus)
By Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell One of the most perfect vegetables to grow in the fall garden, rutabagas are a natural cross between the cabbage and the turnip. Rutabagas were one of the first crops that were used as Jack-o-lanterns, often carved for decorative … [Read more...]
How to Grow Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus)
By Matt Gibson Native to Mexico, Central, and South America, Jicama is a root vegetable and a staple of several latin cuisines for centuries. Jicama is also called Mexican potato, Mexican yam bean, ahipa, saa got, Chinese turnip, lo bok, kuzuimo, dolique tubereaux, pais … [Read more...]
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