It can eat the soft parts of insects, but can’t eat the insects’ harder parts. So the flytrap opens its “mouth” to get rid of the hard parts. You can think of this as the plant pooping. But actually, the way that plants get rid of salt or other things is more poop-like. ...
epilepsy and general illness. Some people have skin reactions after touching leaves. Leaves can be cut smaller and used like bay leaves in recipes. (Don’t use whole leaf or it will overpower). The huge white flowers are edible, but taste VERY strong, so most people only eat them pickled...
The key ingredient in classic Italian pesto, Sweet Basil has big leaves that are fast and easy to grow so that you can make your own pesto to freeze for year-round use. It loves hot weather, so always wait until all danger of frost is past before planting in the garden in the spring...
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You can grind the seeds or use them whole. Some gardeners also let the seeds drop to make new plants.Fall is a great time to grow cilantro in mild climates, as the plants are frost tolerant and love the cool weather in fall, winter, and early spring.Organic varieties are only available...
south to Louisiana and Georgia and west to Iowa. the vines strangle their host tree support, eventually killing it. Birds love the berries, so the seeds get spread far and wide in their poop Because birds eat the berries, this plant is often recommended by nurseries and garden writers eager...
a sub-type of West Indian manatee is the type you might encounter in the Gulf of Mexico. Also called the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris), this species may be spotted all over the Gulf, including off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. In Florida, these manatees can inhabit ...
Plant Some Of These In Your Idaho Garden to Keep Mosquitoes Away As we previously told you, mosquitoes are the mostdangerous creatures on earth. If you want to keep them away from you're yard, these plants can help! Lemon Grass Getty Images/iStockphoto ...
It looks like a baby Louisiana Oval Green eggplant. June 20, 2017 #20 JRinPA Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SE PA Posts: 972 I am growing Dancer for the first time this year; also, Epic for the first time. In addition I have Galine and Nadia from last year's...
I hope this post finds you well! August 7 was an exciting day with it being the first sweet corn harvest. Waiting for this day can drive one nuts! The anticipation around growing sweet corn can be mentally and physically challenging. Planting sweet corn seed and waiting for several days to...