Improvements to land Plants Currently Alive with Comments Name Location Cold Tolerance. pH Plant Date Notes Amaryllis, “Apple Blossom” Several ’15 From a student’s family, won at a dinner. Flowers in May. I guess my friend was right was right April Showers do bring May flowers. Apple, Dorsett […]
Companion Plants
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The Natal Plum, or scientifically, the Carissa Macrocarpa, is a tree common to South Africa where it gets its common name, the Nom Nom (Num Num) Tree, because it is so good to eat. I have never seen a Natal Plum in a Nursery near me so in order to […]
The Passiflora edulis, or passion fruit, is a tropical vine that is native to parts of South America. Some other names for it are passion flower and passion vine. Pros of Passion Fruit Vine Vigorous grower Very little fertilizer and water input (I water mine weekly but rarely ever give it […]
I’ll admit that I was at first very reluctant to order the Chaya Spinach Tree. In fact, I never ordered it — it came as a “bonus” plant. I’m glad I planted it and gave it a chance because this is probably one of the most amazing plants out of […]
Turning your lawn into something that can provide food for your family, forage and habitat for wildlife, and maybe even a potential income source is easier than you think. Through mostly an investment of time and a little money for plants (You could always start with cheaper cuttings, seeds, or […]