Growing Fruit, Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers.
Because of the introduction of the European grapevines into America in the 1500’s, there was ample time for intermixing of species, so that taxonomists today have great difficulty of positively identifying a grapevine growing in the woods as a true native.
Olive trees, ‘Olea europaea,’ are the oldest fruit trees and certainly are one of the most important fruit trees in history.
Peach trees, Prunus persica, are originally believed to have come from China to the Mideast through the trade routes known to extend to Turkey and Iran (Persia).
Here are some common landscaping issues and the easy steps any homeowner can take to correct them.
Over the last several hundred years, all around the world, different varieties of Oak Trees have been discovered; six hundred plus.
Growing vegetables is easier than you think. Plan it properly, and you can enjoy a healthy, homegrown harvest from the fruits of your labor – without having to spend hours tending it.
Discover the health benefits of raspberries as a superfood and learn how to incorporate them into your diet.
There is convincing archeological evidence from the excavation of the ancient lake dwellers in Switzerland that the European pear, Pyrus communis L., was known by that civilization.
Grow your own pineapple at home! Learn how to plant and care for pineapple tops to create a tropical oasis in your own garden or greenhouse.
Planting cherry trees for their fruit or for their blossoms can be rewarding. The cherry tree comes in many colors, sizes and varieties.
The history of roses begins long before one would imagine.
In this article, we’ll provide a brief overview of sunflowers in an historical context. We’ll explain their origin and describe how they’ve been used for generations. You’ll also learn how the sunflower was discovered by those who traveled from other countries.
The growing of bananas does not take much effort, but there are things that should be got right before planting them.