Asparagus isn’t to everyone’s taste, but for those that enjoy the delicate green spears as a part of a balanced diet, you’ll know how expensive it can be to buy at the store. The good news is that you can grow your own asparagus in the garden or in whatever space you have. In this …
Sage is a unique herb that is often mistaken for mint. Part of the mint family, Lamiaceae, sage is recognized for its distinctive mild minty aroma and silky leaves. Though associated with the common sage plant, there are actually over 900 species that exist. With so many different sage species, each with unique features, it …
Mother nature loves the color green, and it goes on for as far as the eye can see. However, once in a while a spot of blue will jump out and the endless sea of green. To be precise, it is estimated that less than 10% of colored plant species are blue, and this small …
There are literally thousands of plants out there of every color, shape, and size. In this article, we will be looking at various red plants that exist in our world. From trees to succulent and perennial flowers. Poinsettia - Euphorbia Pulcherrima This plant is well known for its green and red foliage, so much so …
If you love orchids, you are not alone, these beautiful and intricate plants are so perfect they easily look fake. Some are vibrant and showy, while others are subtle and demure. There are any number of orchids out there, each one a little different. In his article, we will be looking at 11 different types …
Raspberries are one of the most loved berries around the world. Their sweet and juicy taste together with a wonderful color rich in nutrients makes this fruit a clear favorite with everyone. Due to several breeding programs, there are many new raspberry types, each with a different taste and growing features. In this article, we …
Jasmine plants are known for their sweet and strong fragrance. The flowers these plants produce are described as having a star shaped appearance. There are around 200 different species of the jasmine plant. Every species of jasmine has beautiful flowers that look great in any garden. Although not all of them have the pleasant aroma …
What Are Thistle Plants? Thistle plants are best known for their sharp spikes and vibrant, purple flowers. They may all look very similar, but it is estimated that there are around 200 different species of thistle from all around the world. Thistles are sometimes considered a weed because of how easily they spread, due to …
The Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest rainforest, it is over half the size of the United States of America at a humongous 6.7 million kilometers squared and spans across nine countries. It is home to more than 30 million people and also houses a staggering one in ten known species on earth. A lot …
The word ‘iris; itself is derived from the Greek word for ‘rainbow’. This is an aptly fitting name for this wonderful flower, that can produce an array of gorgeous color combinations. There are upward of 300 species of Iris, and thousands of cultivars belong to the Iris genus, which is part of the Iridaceae family. …
