There are a wide array of plants that produce during the cold winter months Advice from an expert in regards to the type of plant selected, the soil condition and of great importance, the planting zone...

Anyone who has a garden, or even a pot plant on their desk, will probably have seen the results of a spider mite invasion...

Potash is a mineral that is mined in various areas of the world Many people have heard the name before, but still may wonder, what is potash...

The Prickly Pear Cactus has been around for centuries in the Sonoran desert used as both a food and a medicine...

The Bhringraj plant is well known for its hair growth properties, but it's easy to become confused by the numerous names that it is also known by...

When you are feeling under the weather, we all like to rely on a few tried and all natural remedies to make us feel better – and hopefully get better...

The Prickly Pear Cactus is one of the most prevalent and rampant growing cactus around Not very many other native plants are eaten as a food and harvested as a medicine...

An interesting topic that very few people- even doctors- don’t know about , is a condition called plant thorn synovitis...

Turmeric is a spice of Indian origin which has been long used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine because of its anti-inflammatory property...

Potash is likely a word that most people have heard from time to time, but also have no idea what it is...

Potash is a term that refers to a group of minerals and chemicals that are rich in potassium, and found within the earth’s crust...

When selecting a ground cover, there are things you should keep in mind including: setting up a time frame, taking into consideration your area's climate, determining what purpose it should have, learning whether the foliage is an invasive species, thinking about how much maintenance the plant is going to need, determining the heights of the plant's full growth, and making sure that the plant is not poisonous...

Echinacea has long been used by American Indians in treatment of cough and colds, and in recent years has been adopted by the larger populace in the same way...

Almost everybody has now heard about hoodia, the amazing appetite suppressant that comes from South Africa...

The Prickly Pear (or Nopal) Cactus and its fruit was so popular that when voyagers landed on the North American continent and discovered this plant, they immediately brought it back to Europe...

The prostate gland is an important part of the male reproductive system It is actively involved during functioning...

It’s been called the Party Cactus because juice from its extracts is believed to nearly magically banish the symptoms of overindulgence of cocktails, beer and wine...

Natural and Healthy Beauty of Nopalea The Nopalea Cactus has been revered not only for its natural beauty, bringing brilliant reds, and purples to the desert landscape when it blossoms, but also for its special healing properties...

During weekdays, your kids can have fun at school or keep themselves busy with school work However, during weekends and holidays, most kids often spend their time on videos games or by watching TV...

Most of us now know that traditional margarine contains trans fats that are extremely harmful for our hearts...

People who suffer from seasonal allergies often think the only remedy is over-the-counter medication taken on a daily basis...

October 16: Split Reed and October 17: Single Reed Reeds compose a group of perennial grass found in many wetlands located throughout the world...

Caring for orchids including Phalaenopsis Orchids require five conditions to be met in order for the plant to thrive, light, temperature, water, humidity, fertilizer, and re-potting occasionally...

Decorating the bathroom can be a productive hobby anyone can do during their spare time Finding the perfect bathroom decor, fixtures, and accessories can be an exhilarating but fulfilling task...

4 am Wednesday, March 28th 1979, workers on the night shift monitoring Unit 2 at Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station noticed that one of the non-nuclear secondary systems was failing...

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy is said by many to be the most severe industrial catastrophe to ever occur On the night of December 2nd and morning of December 3rd 1984 the Union Carbide India Limited Pesticide plant leaked a dangerous combination of methyl isocyante and other gases from its grounds...

Mentioning a Bonsai Tree will evoke images of pretty, tiny trees planted in small dishes The evergreen juniper tree is one that most of us have seen...

The discovery of nuclear power brought about an age of cleaner energy Nuclear power plants create more energy and release less pollution into the air than the previously used coal plants...

Why Repot: Don’t repot unless you have to There are two reasons to repot your orchid: poor drainage and overgrowth...

Orchids repotting techniques, if carefully followed, will enable you to keep these exotic and beautiful plants thriving and blooming season after season...