Rubus parviflorus, thimbleberry or redcaps refers to a species of Rubus native to the northern regions of Northern America. It bears a red edible fruit that resembles a raspberry but is almost hemispherical and shorter. The fruit can not hold well together; it has not been developed commercially for the retail berry market but for landscapes. These berries… Read More »
Crape myrtle or Lagerstroemia is a genus of approximately 50 species of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and trees native to the Indian subcontinent, Northern Australia, Southeast Asia or other parts of Oceania. This species is cultivated in warmer climates all over the globe. These beautiful flowering plants serve both commercially and privately for ornamental purposes. Tuskegee crape myrtle… Read More »
The Fuerte Avocado or the archetypal avocado is a green and pear-like avocado ranging from six to twelve ounces in size. The fruit is easy to peel with a smooth, dense, pale green flesh and creamy flavor. It is one of the best-tasting avocados worldwide, first distributed by plant explorer Carl Schmidt in 1911. The Fuerte Avocado tree… Read More »
Buttercrunch refers to a specific kind of butterhead lettuce. The heads of leaves on these lettuces are small and spread out. Buttercrunch and butterhead are two varieties, however, the buttercrunch variety is generally considered to be somewhat more resistant to the effects of high temperatures. Butterhead lettuce matures in 45 days from seed. Most of the time, it… Read More »
Blackberries are one of the simplest fruits to grow. If properly managed and irrigated, good-quality plantings produce crops for at least 15 years. Blackberry fruit offers a variety of unique flavors ranging from sweet to sour. They are used in their fresh, frozen, or tinned form. These traits make blackberries a popular home garden crop. Blackberries are native… Read More »
This bright green lettuce is native to Israel and is considered a source of high heat resistance. Wild lettuce, on the other hand, developed in Asia Minor and is the source of modern lettuce. It is mentioned by Herodotus on the tables of Persian monarchs in the sixth century, and it became a prominent crop throughout Europe in… Read More »
Jointed Goatgrass is mostly present in the Western part of the United States. It is also known as Aegilops Cylindrica Host and is characterized as an invasive weed that creates significant problems for the farmers of the winter wheat. It competes with wheat for sunshine, soil moisture, and nutrients and affects wheat productivity. It is an exceptionally strong competitor when… Read More »
Fernbush is also known by its scientific name Chamaebatiaria millefolium. It is the most valuable plant in the Southwest. The lengthy blooming season starts in mid-June and usually lasts until August. Fernbush has foliate buds, which give it the impression of being a perennial tree in the winter. The water requirement of these plants is very little once… Read More »
Stinging and Wood nettles are mostly found in the backyards and woods. Both are delicious and healthy plants having certain nutritious benefits. Wood nettle is native to Eastern and Central North America while Stinging nettle is mostly found in Pacific Northwest. In American culture, stinging nettles occupy a more prominent position, although “prominent” is an exaggeration, as the… Read More »
The tomato hornworm is known by the scientific name Manduca quinquemaculata and belongs to the family of Sphingidae. It is considered a garden pest. It mostly feeds on plants that belong to the Solanaceae family such as potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. The adult tomato hornworm is a reasonably large and muscular moth, also known as a sphinx… Read More »
