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by Jeanne
Source: Daniel Ito, Morguefile.com |
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…
Denise D Hammond, CGFM-Retired
We have lots of grape growers and wineries here in Michigan. For me, grapes are a nuisance that I tear out of my yard much to the dismay of local women who would walk along the back fence and collect the leaves for stuffing.
Jo
Good luck with this if you do decide to try it. I believe it takes quite a time to establish a good vineyard though. Will be interested in your progress.
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TheCyborgMom
When I was growing up my grandmother grew grapes in her backyard in Brooklyn. She made the most delicious jelly out of them!
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