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Nov 8, 20222 min read
Arachis hypogea (Black Spanish peanut)
Arachis hypogaea ‘Black Spanish’ A bush-type peanut that produces very black-skinned seeds. This clone has been grown by us for 10 years...
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Nov 8, 20221 min read
Porophyllum coloratum (Bolivian Coriander)
Annual extensively used as a herb in parts of South and Central America, it isan integral ingredient in Mexican cuisine and the chopped...
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Nov 8, 20221 min read
Solanum quitoense (Naranjilla)
Spectacular giant purplish fuzzy and spiny leaves on this eggplant relative. Fruits in its second year. Plants do not last long if...
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Nov 8, 20221 min read
Stevia rebaudiana
Easy and quick in frost-free areas. otherwise, give some protection over winter when it should be cut back to ground level.Stevia,...
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Nov 8, 20221 min read
Musa velutina (Pink Ornamental Banana)
Clump forming. Relatively cold hardy and quick growing in frost-free locations, growing to 2-3m. In the garden, this plant is best cut...
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Nov 8, 20222 min read
Withania somnifera/ ashwagandha
Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha or winter cherry, is an annual evergreen shrub. An interesting flowering plant where...
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Nov 8, 20221 min read
Vasconcellea quercifolia Oak-leaf Pawpaw
Oak-leaf Pawpaw (Vasconcellea quercifolia) The hardiest of the pawpaws and actually the best flavoured. Unfortunately, the fruits are...
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Nov 8, 20221 min read
Zingiber officinale ,Ginger
Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome is widely used as a spice and in medicine. It is a herbaceous perennial which grows annual...
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Nov 8, 20222 min read
Saccharum Officinarum ( purple Sugar cane )
Purple Sugar Cane is an easy-to-grow clump-forming perennial which can reach up to 5m. It can be invasive in tropical areas, so taking...
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Aunts Garden
Jun 26, 20221 min read
Doryanthus- palmeri - the swiss army knife of plants!
doryanthus-palmeri A truly beneficial plant for anyone looking to get into permaculture, edible landscaping, or survival gardening. It's...
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May 16, 20211 min read
Tree dahlia cuttings
HOW TO GROW TREE DAHLIA CUTTINGS 1. plant them in full sun with shelter where you don’t have to move them . tubers grow HUGE & deep ,...
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Apr 11, 20212 min read
Jerusalem Artichokes
It’s planning Time for next season, and one of the plants I cannot rave about enough is the Jerusalem Artichoke. Jerusalem Artichokes are...
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Mar 4, 20216 min read
hugelkulture garden
LONG POST WARNING! How to make a hugelkulture garden . Hugelkultur are no-dig raised beds with a difference. They hold moisture, build...
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Aug 19, 20202 min read
Multitaskers
For a garden filled with beautiful blooms that insects and furry foragers won’t touch, plant these four naturally pest-resistant plants:...
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Aunts Garden
Aug 16, 20201 min read
For phlox sake!
Phlox is such a wonderful easy grow plant. It's the perfect choice for a busy person who wants easy low maintenance but beautiful...
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