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Not only do ladybugs feed on insect pests, especially aphids, but their bright coloring also brings cheer into the garden.
How to grow and harvest curry leaf.
Explore the fascinating world of the praying mantis, an incredible predator that effectively controls garden pests.
There are few garden pests that are as difficult to get rid of as this weevil but by targeting the young and vulnerable larvae and using a few cultural practices, gardeners can get good control of this nuisance.
Marjorams have a pleasant and distinct aroma. Pot marjoram is somewhat stronger and it is one of the most popular of the cultivated herbs, flourishing in temperate climates.
Discover how to deal with fungus gnats while growing seedlings. Learn effective and low-cost solutions for gardeners.
Bulbinella has long been considered the pharmocopeia plant of the herbal world; the fleshy leaves yield a jelly like sap that has multiple virtues and applications – as you will see under the ‘usage’ section. Bushmen and iron age dwellers of Southern Africa knew and understood its virtues. It has long been a part of the traditional healers arsenal.
Licorice herb garden plants have been cultivated for use as a mild laxative and an aid to overindulgence for over a millennium. Health shops still sell licorice in root form for its various virtues as well as for tonics.
Many rural remedies were based on steeping lily-of-the-valley for cardiac conditions.
Milk was found to be effective at controlling powdery mildew, and acting as a foliar fertilizer, boosting the plant’s immune system.
Learn how to get rid of whitefly effectively and protect your garden from these challenging pests this summer.
