Is watermelon a fruit or a vegetable? The honest answer: it depends on who you ask. Botanists call it a fruit — technically a berry, of all things. Gardeners grow it exactly like a vegetable. And the state of Oklahoma has officially declared it their state vegetable. All three … [Read more...]
Is a Cherry a Berry? No — And the Real Answer Is Weirder Than You Think
If you've ever wondered whether a cherry is a berry, you're not alone — the question gets searched hundreds of thousands of times a year. The short answer: no, a cherry is not a berry. It's actually a drupe, which puts it in the same botanical family as peaches, plums, and … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Turn One Blueberry Bush into Many with Cuttings and Offshoots Plants
By Jennifer Poindexter If you have one blueberry bush, chances are you can make more. There are two methods I like to use when creating new plants from mature ones. My first method is to take a cutting from the mature blueberry bush. You may use soft or hardwood cuttings, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Kaffir Limes / Makrut Limes (Citrus hystrix)
by Jennifer Poindexter I like to grow different plants around my home. I’m not someone with a cookie-cutter style, so I like to seek out unique items for my home and garden. If you’re interested in growing a different fruit around your home, consider the kaffir lime. This … [Read more...]
Do you need two blueberry bushes to produce fruit?
QUESTION: Do you need two blueberry bushes to produce fruit? Or can you grow them with just one bush and still get some blueberries out of it? I'm not sure if I have room for two bushes, but I guess I could make it work if I had to. - Olivia E GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: No, … [Read more...]
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