Mangos are one of those fruits that just feel like a special occasion when you’re having one. When ripe it’s incredibly sweet, their texture is unlike most other fruits we normally eat. When we add it to our salads or recipes, it just makes your dish just feel that little more exotic. Originally coming from …
Without a doubt, oranges have to be one of the kings of the citrus world. They can come in all shapes and sizes, with all sorts of tastes and textures hidden under that bright orange skin. Whether eaten straight from the tree, thrown into your cooking for your preservatives, tarts, and sorbets, or squeezed into …
Lavender is a gorgeous flowering plant. There are more than 450 kinds of lavender, which means it can be a little tricky to find the right lavender for you. While each type of lavender is different, we can confidently say that each variation is incredible, and will look beautiful in your garden. When choosing a …
There are various different plants that are commonly referred to as coral plants, so it can be difficult to know which of these someone is talking about. Coral plants are not to be confused with corals in the sea, as these are in fact animals that eat other organisms for sustenance. However, they are mainly …
Do you want to grow maize but you are not sure which variety of maize to plant? Maize, also better known in the English-speaking world as corn, is widely produced in the United States, and many farmers have developed their own varieties over the years. Each type of corn comes with its own benefits. We …
When we think of “O” plant species, some things that spring to mind probably include onions, oak trees, and olives. But there are much more to choose from! In this article, we’ve picked out a bunch of plant species that start with the letter O - let’s dive in! Osmanthus In mid-to-late springtime, this attractive, …
If you are enthusiastic about plants, agriculture and horticulture then there are a lot of things that you will want to know about. Learning about many different kinds of plants is fun but it can be difficult to know where to start. One way to tackle it is to categorise plants into alphabetical order. We …
Artichokes are one of the tastiest plants that you can cook at home in a variety of different ways and are extremely interesting and beautiful plants to grow in your own home. Artichokes are divided into two categories: elongated and globe. Elongated artichokes have the same nutritional values as globe artichokes but are elongated in …
