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Fasciation in Gesneriads: Focus on Streptocarpus and African Violets

Fasciation is an abnormal growth found in over 100 vascular plant families that forms weird-looking…

Bagged Compost Exposed: What’s Really in Your Compost?

I went shopping for some compost and was surprised at what I found on the label. Most of the…

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Cool season crops are cold-hardy vegetables that thrive at lower temperatures. They are typically…

Peloric Streptocarpus

I have been growing Streptocarpus for several years, doing a lot of breeding to develop new…

Should Nitrogen Levels be Reduced for Tomatoes, as They Grow?

Here is a quote that was posted in our Facebook Group: “If you give a tomato plant too much…

Is Your Tap Water Suitable For Plants?

I see a lot of online comments from people who feel their tap water isn’t suitable for plants…

Does Expanded Shale Fix Clay Soil?

Heavy, sticky clay soil is a problem for gardeners who will try anything to make the soil easier to…

Is Wool Good For The Garden?

For millennia, wool has been prized as a textile fiber, valued for its warmth, durability, and…
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