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Plant Profile: Borage (Borago officinalis) Botanical Name: Borago officinalis Light Requirement: Borage thrives in full sunlight but can tolerate partial shade. It is generally a sun-loving herb that benefits from at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Water Requirements: Borage is a drought-tolerant herb once established but prefers consistently moist soil. Water regularly, especially…
A plant profile for basil: all about growing basil, basil uses, and basil recipes. Plant Profile: Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum Light Requirement: Basil thrives in full sunlight, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. It can also tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates. Water Requirements: Basil prefers consistently moist…
If you’re wondering how to get rid of honeysuckle without chemicals – or how to get rid of honeysuckle using only organic methods – you’re not alone. A botanist from the University of Cincinnati asked the same thing. Together with a fellow plants person, he came up with an ingenious solution. What Is Honeysuckle or…
This is a review of the North Spore mushroom growing kit. When the North Spore company contacted me to see if I was interested in reviewing their kit, I jumped at the chance. I’ve always wanted to grow mushrooms but was very intimidated by them. I didn’t know much about growing mushrooms. Thanks to the…
Hi. Saw you at Damaria’s blog and see you have done eggplant! I really like eggplant but have not tried to plant. I think it may be hard in eastern Washington. Our season is pretty short. I wonder if there is a plant that the beetles don’t like. I’m taking a master gardening class, and sometimes that can help. Also, you definitely want to try relocating away from the potatoes. Good luck!
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I grew eggplant one year because everyone said that they’re best home grown. Well, we still didn’t like it. Sure were pretty plants though.
Hi Sharon! Welcome to the blog, and thank you for leaving a comment. I’m a Virginia Master Gardener and aside from using pesticides or barriers, the extension offices don’t have much help for potato beetles either. Cheeky little bugs 🙁 Thanks for dropping by! Good luck with your Master Gardener courses.
Hi Gardener on Sherlock Street! Thanks for leaving a comment. You made me laugh! I try not to grow anything we don’t enjoy. Not worth it.