For shady spots where grass won’t grow, count on Japanese pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) to provide the green carpet you crave. This perennial evergreen thrives in deep or light shade. It adapts readily to island beds with shrubs, dry shade beneath trees or planting areas near buildings. What happens to pachysandraRead More →
Today, professional athletes are allowed to compete in the Olympic Games alongside their amateur counterparts. … However, the AIBA (Amateur International Boxing Association) has signalled that it will allow professionals to compete in the Olympics, beginning in 2016. Why can’t pro boxers fight in Olympics? Yes, professional boxers have beenRead More →
Mistflower in nature grows in wet areas like moist meadows, low woods, in ditches, and close to bodies of water. To recreate this type of soil, it should be well-draining as well as having access to continuous moisture. The plant particularly thrives when it has a soil full of plentyRead More →
According to folklore, another popular sign of winter is the abundance of acorns in the fall and the observation of squirrels activity. What time of year do acorns drop? Mature acorns, which are typically tan, fall off trees in September and October. If the acorns are green, it can meanRead More →
Seville oranges, renowned for their tart taste, arrived in Waitrose stores this week, as the traditional marmalade-making season gets into full swing. Waitrose, which only stocks organic Seville oranges, is launching the product earlier than ever before and will be available until the end of February. Do M&S sell SevilleRead More →
Valencian community is among the biggest in Spain when it comes to orange production and export, which is why it is called “The Orchard of Spain.” This part of the country has a perfect Mediterranean climate and fertile soil for growing oranges, so they are available almost whole year around.Read More →
Although there is some leeway with when to plant (we mentioned February to September for sowing earlier), Lupins stand to do best when sown in early March, hardened off in late April and planted out in early May. If you are harvesting seeds, this should be done in late summer,Read More →
Ted “Teddy” White, Jr., born in 1964, was the sole child Franklin had with her first husband and manager, Ted White Sr. White Sr. was allegedly physically abusive to Franklin; the two were married in 1961 when Franklin was only 19, and divorced in 1969. How was Aretha Franklin whenRead More →
Some annuals reseed themselves easily, so there’s not much benefit to overwintering them. Others will send up new shoots and grow continuously as long as they aren’t exposed to freezing temperatures. What to do with annual plants after flowering? Unless you cut all annual flowers as they grow, you mustRead More →
Tulips come in a rainbow of colors, sizes and flower forms, with varying bloom times. These flowers range from early, late and mid-season bloomers, so tulip you can enjoy the beauty of these flowers from March through May. How long will tulips bloom? During a cool spring, with temperatures betweenRead More →