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5 Reasons To Grow Nasturtiums & 10 Delicious Nasturtium Recipes

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Nasturtiums are an extremely useful and attractive flowering plant that deserve a space in every garden. This is the common name for Tropaeolum - the only genus in the plant family Tropaeolaceae. These flowers gained their common name because of their similarity to watercress (Nasturtium officinale). As you will learn in this article, there are plenty of reasons to grow nasturtiums in your garden – they are incredibly useful in the garden itself, and also when harvested for culinary … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons To Grow Nasturtiums & 10 Delicious Nasturtium Recipes

Hoya Plants: The Total Guide To Growing & Caring For The “Wax Plant”

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The Hoya plant, also known as a “wax plant” is native to China, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Vietnam and are also found in the Philippines and Australia. Hoya plants such as Hoya carnosa are known as wax plants because their leaves and flowers look like they are carved from wax. They are evergreen perennial plants with simple leaves and roots. Leaves can be hairy or smooth and may have silvery spots. The flowers are typically green, orange, pink, red, or white. They bloom in clusters. … [Read more...] about Hoya Plants: The Total Guide To Growing & Caring For The “Wax Plant”

How To Grow & Care For A Bay Tree & Bay Leaf Uses

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Bay tree (Laurus nobilis) can be a fantastic addition to your home or garden. Not only is bay an evergreen that will look good all year round, it also provides an edible yield for your garden. The leaves can be used as a flavoring herb in a range of recipes and can also be utilised in a range of other useful ways. Pin This To Save For Later Choosing A Bay Tree Variety For Your Garden Bay is usually purchased as small shrubs or small trees from a garden center or plant nursery. … [Read more...] about How To Grow & Care For A Bay Tree & Bay Leaf Uses