On the walking trail a few weeks ago, some orange berries in clusters caught my eyes. I was keeping an eye on the plants. This week, as I took another trail, I noticed the same type of berries, this time some yellow and some red. So I decided on a close inspection and to do…
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Moringa (Moringa oleifera)
Moringa is a fast growing tree also called as Drumstick tree(probably because of long fruit pods?). Due to the nutritious properties people rave this as the tree of life, miracle tree etc.. Moringa can be propagated by both seeds and vegetative propagation (stem cuttings). The cutting length should be at least 24’’ (~60 cm) long…
Flower Gallery : Oxeye Daisy
Oxeye Daisy (Leucaenthemum vulgare) is a very easy to grow daisy. It is so easy to grow to the point that it grows as weeds along roadside bushes. It requires good amount of water and grows naturally in meadows. This is different from Sashta Daisy. This grows as a perennial in warmer weather and as…
Orchid Gallery : Vanda
This is one of the yellow freckled Vanda orchids I saw in a botanical garden. These are tropical plants that love a warm humid weather. Vanda orchids are epiphytes, which cling to barks of other trees. These plants are generally grown in hanging baskets without any growing medium or using coarse well draining medium. Due…
Orchid Gallery : Miltonia
I saw this beautiful pink Miltonia orchid in New York Botanical Garden. Similar to other Orchid types, Miltonia Orchids come in a variety of vibrant colors. They are compact plants. They are also called as Pansy Orchids.
5 BEGINNER GARDEN VEGETABLES
If you are new to Gardening and interested in growing your own vegetable garden, this is the article for you. In this article I have listed 5 plants which are suitable for novice gardeners. These are hardy plants and can tolerate some level of beginner mistakes. These are also great plants for your kids to…
Lettuce : 3 Minute overview
Lettuce is an easy growing leafy vegetable suitable for the newbie gardener. Lettuce is a cool season crop that typically grows well in early spring and fall. It can also be grown indoors in container as a winter crop. This overview gives you a brief idea on how to plant, grow, and harvest lettuce in…