Can you eat a Japanese quince? They have a similar taste and texture as the ‘true’ quince (Cydonia oblonga) and are great for making membrillo or quince cheese. In Japan they are used to make jams, jellies and liquors, I like them added to tagines and couscous. They can be used as a substitute for […]

Why is the plant called honesty? The common name honesty arose in the 16th century and relates to the translucence of its silique membranes, which truthfully reveal their contents. Additional English names include money plant, moneywort, penny flower, silver dollar, and money-in-both-pockets, Chinese money, or Chinese coins. Money plant (Lunaria annua), also known as “Honesty”,

What is a disadvantage to using no-till? In no-till farming, the soil is left undisturbed, which can lead to the formation of gullies over time. These gullies, if left unchecked, can deepen year after year, posing a significant threat to the health of the soil and overall productivity. Most no-till farmers invest in a direct

How poisonous is gloriosa lily? Like other members of the Colchicaceae, all parts of this plant are poisonous, containing high levels of the toxic alkaloid colchicine but especially in the tubers. It can be fatal to humans and animals if enough is ingested. In lower doses it has been used as a traditional medicine. Toxicity.

Are sunflowers a perennial? Plant Type: Sunflowers are predominantly annual plants, completing their life cycle in one season. However, there are also perennial varieties. They are primarily known for their use in ornamental gardens and agricultural settings for seed production. Depending on the variety, annual sunflowers take 11-18 weeks to flower from seed. With that

What is the problem with Cotoneaster in the UK? Cotoneaster was introduced to the UK in 1879 from Eastern Asia as an ornamental plant. It is now an invasive non-native species which is taking over valuable habitats including limestone grasslands. Cotoneaster is mildly toxic to humans. The fruit is poisonous and can cause gastroenteritis, but

What is the best purple flower? If you want to grow a naturally dark purple the most common options are dahlias, gladiolus, irises, stock, and anemones. Dahlias and gladiolus bloom summer/fall, the rest bloom in the spring. Purple Iris plants (Iris sibirica ‘Caesar’s Brother’) are perennials with six-petaled flowers which have three outer hanging petals

How long do cucumbers take to grow? Cucumbers are ready for harvest 50 to 70 days from planting, depending on the variety. Depending on their use, harvest on the basis of size. Cucumbers taste best when harvested in the immature stage (Figure 2). Cucumbers should not be allowed to reach the yellowish stage as they

What is the common name for Campsis? Campsis, commonly known as trumpet creeper or trumpet vine, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae, native to woodlands in China and North America. Trumpet vines, commonly referred to by their botanical name Campsis, are deciduous woody climbers with spectacular red, orange or yellow tubular

What is the problem with the giant bird of paradise? A common problem with Bird of Paradise and almost all indoor plants is the tips of leaves drying out and becoming brown. Browning of leaves can indicate many things: too much or too little water, not enough humidity, insect infestations and possibly even lack of