Uses for Thistle

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Thistle has several medicinal uses.thistle image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.comAlternative medical uses for thistle, properly referred to as milk thistle, or Silybum marianum, rely on the plant's active ingredient. This active ingredient is a flavonoid called silymarin, which is...

How to Report Environmental Problems in Tucson, Arizona

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If you're a citizen of Tucson, Arizona, or any other city in the United States for that matter, it's your responsibility to keep an eye on your surroundings. It's good for both you and your fellow community members to monitor your environment and watch for any potential problems. If you find a probl

How to Dry Corn on the Cob for Feeding Birds

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Dried corn on the cob can be used for everything from holiday decorations, to feed for small animals. Corn can even be dried for easy storage, as long as you rehydrate it. However, the most popular use for dried corn is bird feed. Dried corn can be used to feed wild birds or chickens living on your

How to Harvest & Store Spinach

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Difference Between Transpiration & Respiration

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The process of transpiration and respiration are vital functions in plants. Transpiration is the process through which plants lose water, and respiration is the way they acquire energy.

Growing Mushrooms in Colorado

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Depending on where you live in Colorado, growing mushrooms can be somewhat difficult--especially if you live in the drier parts of the state. Fortunately, you can buy a humidity tent and use it to create an environment in which your mushrooms will flourish. There are many kits you can buy to make th

The Stems Are Falling Off My Hibiscus Before Blooming

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Hibiscus spp is a popular flowering shrub with its origins in tropical climates of Asia. It is a member of the mallow family, is okra and cotton. Hibiscus comes in a wide variety of species both deciduous and evergreen. Gardeners in warm climates grow hibiscus outdoors, while those in colder climate

Why My Eggplant Seed Does Not Grow

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Eggplants are warm-season garden crops with standard varieties known for the glossy, egg-shaped, dark-purple fruit they produce. These plants are generally started indoors from seed one or two months prior to transplant outdoors. Seeds of this tropical native typically germinate within one or two we

The Best Hydrangea for Container Gardening

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Versatile hydrangeas have showy flower heads and deep green, textured foliage. A favorite landscape shrub, gardeners can grow hydrangeas in pots with a commercial potting soil mix. Choose smaller cultivars for successful container hydrangea planting.

When Can You Put Gladiolus Bulbs Back Out?

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Gladioli are considered a tender perennial bulb plant, even though they are not true bulbs, but grow from corms. In colder climates the gladiolus should be dug up each fall and replanted in the spring to protect them from harsh winter temperatures.

Facts About Weeping Peach Trees

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Over the years, weeping trees have undergone extensive development and landscape implementation. Their natural ability to retain a small size and distinctive form makes them a favorite for many gardeners and landscapers. Add beautiful pink spring blossoms to the mix, and you have the basics of a wee

Bluejack Oak Tree

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How to Plant a Ponderosa Pine

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Ponderosa pine trees are stable, tall and hardy trees that can grow up to 90 feet high during their 300- to 600-year life span. The ponderosa pine grows in a variety of climates and weather conditions, but it thrives in a hot, dry climate with low-alkaline soil. When planting a ponderosa pine tree,

How to Grow a Norfolk Island Pine

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Norfolk Island lies off the eastern coast of Australia and is a tropical area. The indigenous tree called the Norfolk Island pine, or Araucaria heterophylla, is not a true pine tree, but belongs to the same genus as a number of other coniferous trees, including the "monkey puzzle," which is native t

Mold on Peony Roots

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Peonies are beautiful perennial flowers that come in a variety of colors. They are not disease resistant and are susceptible to getting white mold on the plant and its roots.

How to Harvest Vegetable Seeds to Save

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Saving seed to grow your own plants is one way to develop plants that are genetically adapted to grow in your particular region and microclimate. By only choosing seed from your strongest vegetable plants, you create a stronger plant each successive year. Hybrid plants cannot be saved because the se

How to Catch a Mole Cricket

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An omnivorous and unusual insect, the mole cricket thrives as a nocturnal insect throughout most of the world. They are common, but are rarely seen due to their nighttime activity and dormancy during the day. Considered pests in the southeastern United States, capturing a mole cricket is an achievab

Psychoactive Seeds & Flowers

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Since the beginning of time, mankind has experimented with plants, determining those to use for food, shelter, clothing and medicine. Psychoactive flowers and seeds are obtained from plants that have been determined to produce mind altering effects. Plants with psychotropic properties have been used

The Blackberry Plants for the Largest Berries

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Blackberries.Anton Ignatenco/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesBlackberries are considered some of the least challenging berries for the home garden, according to the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. Home gardeners can choose among the classifications of categories based on flavor like...

How to Sequence Apple Growth

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If you've never watched the growth of an apple tree as it produces fruit, you're in for a treat. The process starts in midspring and continues through August or late September, depending on your climate and apple variety. Before planting apples, contact your local county extension office. Apples are