In the Christian calendar, the Magi arrived in Bethlehem with their gifts twelve days after Jesus' birth, on Epiphany, January 6, today. "We Three Kings of Orient Are" is a carol my family sings each year.
The fruit is then tapped with a knife to test for maturity. So how do you know when the coconuts are ripe? Mature coconuts are brown, while immature fruit is bright green. It would be impractical to bring in a cherry picker and many of us lack the fortitude...
They also observed that well-drained soils and soils with a depth to water table below 79 inches had a negative correlation. Tags soil drainage , soil quality , stroke mortality , stroke rates , USDA
Chemicals extracted from trees also are used in the manufacture of cleaning products, deodorants, fungicides, insecticides, shoe polish, perfumes, plastics, toothpaste, nylon, crayons, furniture polish, explosives, cosmetics, tape and hair spray.
Untreated, improperly treated, or recontaminated manure or biosolids used as a fertilizer, used to improve soil structure, or that enters surface or ground waters through runoff may contain pathogens of public health significance that can contaminate...
Wild plants are sporadic and unpredictable in growth and fruit production.Raspberry fruit is cooked with a variety of recipe ingredients for jelly, fillings and sauces. The tiny individual fruits are called drupelets.Drupelets are like cherries with an...
Could your potted plants be lurking with potting soil mites? A small amount of insecticide can be added to the soil to keep your plant mite free as well. These fast moving soil mites are found in all sorts of compost bins including both indoor bins and...
The buds begin to form on the plant in mid- to late July. The chrysanthemum, or fall ''mum'' for short, blooms in late summer and fall. Each flower is actually a cluster of tiny florets.
The wires are thick—they're multiple wires twisted together—and I wouldn't dare try to cut through them with wire cutters. As an example, on my farm there are several very old barbed wire fences that I've been working to take down.
Stoma plant pores also provide a plant's version of an exhale where they release water molecules. Plants are as alive as we are and have physical characteristics that help them live just as humans and animals do.
Fiber: Both are fiber producers, but alpacas annually produce more usable fiber than llamas. Lifespan: Both species live in the range of 15 to 25 years, though llamas may have a slightly longer lifespan, up to 30 years.
Are one of the most prolific performers in the garden, but even the beloved and prolific zucchini is prone to problems. The tell tale signs of this are blacked ends on the stunted fruit.How Do I Fix Zucchini Fruit Falling Off the Plant Prematurely?In...
All around, it's uniquely useful in many ways; add to that the health benefits and well - it's SUPER LEGUME :) We use it as a creamy and healthy base for grilled salmon.This marvelous tiny legume is super nutritious, is a cover crop as it puts needed...
Check the plants regularly for signs of infection. This disease does not extend into the flesh of the fruit itself and there are no known controls for treating rind necrosis. Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a cucurbit, related to cucumbers, cantaloupes...
Divide in half and roll out on floured hoard. Gather dough into a ball, adding more water if needed. Also many Thanks tohttp://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/1995/3-17-1995/curr.htmlhttp://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/PlantFinder/plant.asp?code=A274http://www.fruit.cornell.edu/mfruit/gooseberries.htmlhttp://www.coopext.colostate.edu/4dmg/VegFruit/Fruits/josta.htmCombine...
Good drainage is of primary concern, as even short periods of flooded or waterlogged soil will kill lentil plants.A temperate climate is required for summer crops or lentils can be grown as a winter annual in subtropical climes.
The excitement was enough to interest me in raising my own butterflies. That is how I considered my back yard when I moved into my house nearly five years ago. The forum did not disappoint me of course and with all the information offered I was on my...
The green husk is approximately a 1/4 inch thick.Score the green shell by spinning the pecan with your hand as you hold the blade of the knife in place. The green outer husk will dry and split away from the nutshell as the nut matures later in the fall.
I had plans and this was just the beginning.I got about a mile from home, no traffic around me, and was awakened from my visions of gloriously blooming roses by a siren, barely heard over the sound of music that was filling my car.
Photo by Rick Gush This garden, wedged between a road and a 15-foot drop, has been in Maria's family for generations. Please join me on the Urban Farm forum, where you can post your garden photos! Tags italian garden , rick gush
Opperman offers the following tips to conserve water: 1. How do you save water on your urban farm? In March, independent researchers polled 961 Americans over the age of 18 and reported that […]
Although I love to garden and I love plants, I've never managed to fall in love with a houseplant the same way I fall in love with a perennial or a sunflower or a beet. « More Dirt on Gardening » Tags houseplant , houseplants , Jessica Walliser , plants
The spikes can grow to 2 feet long. The flower stems will dry up and turn brown after the flowers fall, at which time they can be cut off. Orchids bloom at various times throughout the year depending on the species and growing conditions.
Male plants are not as attractive and are not necessary to get flowers. The Hops may be used by themselves, however they do have a strong hoppy odour. The rhizomes look like root cuttings but are actually stems and have buds growing from them.
“This corporate culture pervades all aspects of our business and we are determined to be the best at what we do and to become the leader in the industry,” says Kim. “KIOTI, as a company, consistently looks for areas for improvement, ways we can...
Dragon fruit is also known as pitaya, and is a tropical plant that produces edible fruit. This is a fruit that is often seen in health food stores and it originates from several different places.Dragon fruit has white flesh dotted with black seeds.Originally,...
A U.S.-based group of researchers addressed this question in the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology paper “Water and Land Issues Associated with Animal Agriculture: A U.S. Perspective.” The authors concluded that the U.S. model for environmental...
