by Patrick O'Hare | Jan 8, 2021 | Flowers, Gardening, Houseplants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Just like pictures, paintings, and art, indoor house plants add an interesting flavor to any room. Unlike paintings or pictures, though, plants add life to your home and can even purify your air. Identifying which plans will work best in your home can be difficult,...
by Patrick O'Hare | Dec 16, 2020 | Education, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Lemons have an extremely large number of uses. Their juice is used in drinks and desserts; their rind is used whole as a garnish; they can be distilled for their lemon oil. According to the National Agriculture Statistical Service, the United States farms roughly...
by Patrick O'Hare | Nov 30, 2020 | Flowers, Gardening, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
Cherry trees can be used in many different ways. Their wood makes for spectacular tables, jewelry boxes, and chests. Their bark has been important to indigenous peoples for its medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Obviously, their varied and delicious fruits can...
by Patrick O'Hare | Nov 7, 2020 | Education, Houseplants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
The perfect house plant for an individual lacking a green thumb is a succulent! These desert-loving plants are endemic to many places around the world, and they are generally very easy to take care of. Today, let’s take a deep dive and look at 100 different types of...
by Patrick O'Hare | Nov 4, 2020 | Edible Plants, Education, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
The world of melons is vast, confusing, and interesting. This is partly due to the fact that melons have been cultivated by humans for over 5,000 years. Today, let’s take a deep dive into many of the different kinds of melons. What Is a Melon? The term “melon”...
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