Amaranth is an edible annual plant which thrives in warm weather. The leaves and stem are used in stews, stir-fry and soup. The seeds can be used as micro greens (Red amaranth sprouts looks adorable when garnished on salads). Some varieties of Amaranth are used as food, some as ornamental and others grow as weeds….
Coriander
Coriander / cilantro is a fast-growing aromatic herb that grows best in the cooler weather of spring and fall. Cilantro is grown for its edibles leaves, stem and also for its seeds, which has many culinary uses. The herb can be categorized as an annual. Here’s how to grow and care for coriander/cilantro in your…
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…
Spirea: Pollinator Garden
Spirea is a flowering shrub grown as perennial in most of the climates. It thrives well under sun. It is an ornamental bushy plant and the bumblebees go crazy for these plants. The blooms are in tones of pink or white. Spirea bush will add a lot of character and beauty to your landscape. These…
Growing Oregano
Oregano is a low maintenance perennial herb, but grown as annual in colder climate, sometimes also referred as wild marjoram. It is a hardy plant that can also be grown as a ground cover crop. It is grown for its aromatic leaves which can be used either fresh or dried. If you happen to bump…
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…
Growing Rosemary
Rosemary is a woody evergreen herb grown for its aromatic edible leaves. In warmer weather they are grown as perennial plants. It has a needle shaped leaves and can also be grown as ornamental plants. Scientific name of Rosemary is Rosmarinus officinalis. This brief overview will help you to grow and care for rosemary in…
Growing Beetroots
Beetroot is a root vegetable that comes in different size and colors, but mostly in red. It is packed with nutrition. The deep red color adds an unique color to the recipes. The leaves can also be used in a salad or stir-fry. The pigments that give red color to beets are called Betalains. This…
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…
All about Mint
Mint is an easy to grow aromatic herb grown for its leaves. This fast growing herb spreads faster by setting runners all over the place. Mint can also be grown near a window on the kitchen counter in a window planter box. Mints are used as ground covers and companion plants. Scientific name of mint…
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.
Beans : 3 Minute Overview
Beans are warm weather plants and a must have in any backyard garden.. Runner beans produce bright red flowers which brightens the garden along with edible pods which is a win-win. Bees like to buzz around the flowers which is good for pollination. Here is a quick description on how to plant, grow, and harvest beans in your garden. Seed starting: It is…
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…