Alfalfa is a familiar name for many consumers: it’s frequently seen on processed foods labels as ‘Alfalfa’, or ‘Milsungrass’. However, there are two species of alfalfa, and MicroGreens are a sub-species of the latter. Alfalfa can be ingested in its unprocessed form (however more commonly it’s used as a supplement), or can be mechanically transformed…
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Should you be thinking about starting or planting orchids this year, you’re likely wondering when is the ideal time to do so. The truth is that there are several times of the year when you can easily grow orchid plants, and some of them have specific growing requirements that make them more difficult to grow…
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Are my orchid roots healthy? You can help your orchids avoid disease and pest infestations by knowing how to maintain a clean root system. Healthy orchids can survive minor fungus infections, but it is important to prevent the roots of your orchid from being eaten away. Keep in mind that you do not have to…
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Can you dig it up and replant? This is a question that comes to the mind of everyone at one time or another. If you’re like most gardeners, then you want the best looking rose flower in your garden. You want your rose plants to look healthy and beautiful. In order to achieve this, you…
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How does Venus fly traps grow bigger? These greenhouse plant growing systems are popular around the globe. They are also known as the Venus fly trap or the VFTRs. The main reason they grow so big is because of the way in which they are set up and also the nutrients that the plants absorb…
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Are cucumber microgreens edible? I had a question regarding this vegetable recently. It struck me that as we’ve grown accustomed to them, we seem to crave for more. The crisp, sweet taste of these vegetables has kept us hooked to them, and we can’t imagine life without them. If they are cucumber, are they edible?…
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How do I grow strawberries in my garden? The first and most important thing to learn about growing vegetables is that the more difficult the task, the more rewarding it will be. There are no “short cuts” when it comes to growing strawberries. You have to learn all about growing vegetables, including growing them in…
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I’ve been asked this question so many times before and I have to admit, it’s a bit confusing. You see, when you grow vegetables in soil, you need a certain amount of water. So, when you use a hydroponic system, you can “hydrate” your plants without adding any water. This makes vegetable growing in a…
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Top Facts: Amaranth contains so much goodness it deserves a place in your pantry and your garden. Top tip: Growing amaranth is a good way to improve your garden’s soil. It is worth noting that the traditional way to cultivate amaranth is to cultivate golden amaranth. But you can get leaves which are gold or…
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Can you feed a Venus fly trap with a cockroaches? I have found that feeding carnivorous plants with roaches does not work. Although, there are some exceptions to this rule. If you have a small garden or if you have an issue with roaches in your yard that is local and small, they may be…
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