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Grow Your Health with Mullein
Woolly mullein (Verbascum thapsus), commonly known as common mullein, great mullein, flannel mullein, velvet dock, flannel leaf, cowboy’s toilet paper, and bunny ears, is a versatile plant that offers numerous health benefits. This biennial plant completes its life...
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Understanding Rose Propagation: Why Seeds Fall Short
Almost every other week, I receive calls from people asking if we sell rose seeds. While I could harvest seeds from my roses and sell them, doing so would be unfair to the client. Explaining why roses should not be propagated from seeds...
The Benefits of Planting Multiple Cultivars of the Same Fruit in Your Orchard
Planting a variety of cultivars within the same fruit type offers numerous benefits for your orchard’s health, productivity, and profitability. Here are the key reasons, along with some practical examples:Adaptation to Environmental...
Plant Name Confusion: Naartjies, Mandarin, Satsuma, Tangerine and Clementine
For a long time, oranges and lemons were the only citrus fruits available in Zambia, while other easy-peeling varieties were scarce and very expensive when found. Over time, more farmers saw the demand and started growing easy-peel...
Plant Name Confusion: Weeping Bottlebrush and Weeping Willow
It is remarkable to see how most people only look at pictures without reading the accompanying text. A few weeks ago, I posted an ad for Weeping Bottlebrush trees on my Facebook page and took the time to carefully write the name,...
Plant Name Confusion: Dill, Herb Fennel, and Vegetable Fennel
For inexperienced gardeners, dill and fennel can be easily confused due to their similar-looking leaves and flowers, as both belong to the Apiaceae family. However, there are distinct differences between them, and with careful...
Plant Name Confusion: Clivia, Amaryllis and Hippeastrum
Just the other day, a client came to the nursery, excited because she heard that we are selling Clivias. As we walked to the Clivia plants, she mentioned how happy she was to get her bulb before September, believing they only bloom in...
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