Well-drained, loamy soil is ideal for calendula. This wildflower is quite robust in poorer soils, but itdoes not tolerate soggy or waterlogged roots. If your garden has heavy clay soil, consider amending it with compost and broad forking to add aeration to the root zone. The roots can rot...
Are you looking for a native wildflower that’s easy to grow, beautiful, and highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds? Wild bergamot is a minty-scented perennial that would make a fine addition to any garden setting. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the...
Plant globe thistle seedlings in the spring when the danger of frost has passed, and temperatures begin to rise.Dig a holetwice the size of the root ball and deep enough to keep the plant at the same level it was in its container. Before placing the plant in the hole, rake through the...
There are many different types of wild melons growing in Africa that have been considered to be the possible ancestor of our cherished cultivated watermelon. These include the citron melon, from the Kalahari, and the egusi melon, native to West Africa. However, evidence points to northeastern Af...