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pepper

Pepper

Pepper (lat. Capsicum) is a vegetable crop from the nightshade family (Solanaceae) that includes other plants such as tomato, tobacco, potato, and eggplant. Pepper has been cultivated for thousands of years in tropical regions … [more] about Pepper

Planting & Growing

fig plant

Fig

Fig (lat. Ficus carica L.) is known as one of the oldest cultivated fruit species native to Asia, and it belongs to the mulberry … [more] about Fig

eggplant

Eggplant

Eggplant (lat. Solanum melongena) is a plant species that belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae, same as potato, tomato, … [more] about Eggplant

dates

Date

Date or date palm (lat. Phoenix dactylifera), is the only species of the genus Phoenix grown for commercial purposes. Other … [more] about Date

tarragon plant

Tarragon

Tarragon (lat. Artemisia dracunculus) is a plant that belongs to the family Asteraceae. The translation of the original Latin name … [more] about Tarragon

Gardening Tips

olive tree in pot

How to Grow Olive Trees in Pots

Olive (lat. Olea Europea) has recently been increasingly grown in pots as a houseplant. Dwarf olive is becoming more … [more] about How to Grow Olive Trees in Pots

biohort steel shed

Reasons to Choose Steel Garden Shed

There is a reason why gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. It still has its problems because too … [more] about Reasons to Choose Steel Garden Shed

winter wheelbarrow

How to Protect Garden During Winter

Owning a garden brings along numerous benefits, including instant access to fresh produce, complete control over what … [more] about How to Protect Garden During Winter

rainwater

Step-by-step guide to building a rain garden

Rainwater harvesting is one of the most important things anyone can do if they care about the environment. We don't have … [more] about Step-by-step guide to building a rain garden

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blueberries

Blueberry Preservation

Blueberry preservation can be done by drying, blanching and freezing. If you want to mix it up, you can always try to prepare blueberry jam, marmalade or jelly. Last, but not least, you can squeeze them as … [more] about Blueberry Preservation

avocado plant

Avocado

Avocado (lat. Persea americana Mill.) belongs to the laurel family Lauraceae. It is most widespread in the tropics of America, but it can also be grown in the Mediterranean and coastal climate. It is classified … [more] about Avocado

grapefruit plant

Grapefruit

Grapefruit (lat. Citrus x paradisi) is a species from the genus Citrus same as lemon, orange, tangerine, mandarin orange and pummelo. The plant belongs to the citrus family Rutaceae. The origin of grapefruit … [more] about Grapefruit

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Plant Lexicon is the largest online encyclopedia of gardening. It is a unique place where … [more] about About Plant Lexicon

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pineapple plant

Pineapple

Pineapple (lat. Ananas comosus) originates from South America, but over the years the … [more] about Pineapple

comfrey plant

Comfrey

Comfrey (lat. Symphytum officinale) is a genus flowering plant that belongs to the Boraginaceae … [more] about Comfrey

bougainvillea plant

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea (lat. Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd.) is a genus of thorny trees, bushes or … [more] about Bougainvillea

olives plant

Olive Tree

Olive (lat. Olea europea L.) is a plant that belongs to the botanical family Oleaceae and grows … [more] about Olive Tree

peanuts harvest

Peanut

Peanut (lat. Arachis hypogaea) is a plant that belongs to the legume family (lat. Fabaceae), so … [more] about Peanut

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