Pumpkins
History Derived from the Greek word pepon meaning large melon, the word pumpkin went thru several changes. The French nasalized pepon into pompon, the English in turn pronounced it as pumpion and the American colonist…
Jasmine polyanthum
Jasmine polyanthum also referred to as winter jasmine, pink jasmine or Chinese evergreen jasmine is a native of China and a member of the Olive family (Oleaceae). It produces very fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that…
Cut lilies
Whether you grow your own or purchase them, lilies make great cut flowers to use in a vase or floral arrangements. When cutting fresh lilies from your garden to enjoy indoors, leave 1/2 to…
Propagate Christmas cactus
Root from stem cuttings Christmas cactus can be easily rooted from stem cuttings. Here’s how: Take a stem cutting of two to three joined segments. Let the stem cutting dry out for a few hours…
Jade plant care
Jade plant (Crassula argenta) also referred to Jade tree is grown an indoor houseplant that is easy to care for and can last for many years. It can also be grown outdoors in frost-free areas…
