Currently Growing: Micro Dwarf Vegetables
I received a shipment of Micro Dwarf vegetable seeds from this today. I’ll be growing these plants first:
I received a shipment of Micro Dwarf vegetable seeds from this today. I’ll be growing these plants first:
The Miracle Fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) is known for its “miraculous” berry.
These Snapdragons are blooming in an Aerogarden Harvest. They are part of the Mountain Meadows Seed Pod Kit.
Almost all growers agree that the most reliable way to grow plants from seed is to use a hydroponic device like an Aerogarden Harvest. These devices provide a reliable growing environment where almost any seed can be sprouted. Most seeds sprout in 2 to 7 days and will be ready for harvesting in 3 to …
I am growing rare herbs and other plants using the Aerogarden system. This simple system incorporates elements of both aeroponics and hydroponics.
The Sichuan Pepper is not actually a pepper. It’s the lemon-flavored, numbing berry of the Prickly Ash Tree (Zanthoxylum simulans).
Deer’s Tongue is a crunchy lettuce with a taste that is “sharp” but not bitter.
Red Sails — it’s a lettuce that is both attractive and full of flavor.
The “Marvel of Four Seasons” lettuce is a beautiful and underrated lettuce!
The Acmella Oleracea plant is known by many names — the toothache plant, the electric daisy, buzz buttons and szechuan buttons.
Suncore is a company from California that produces beautiful food coloring using only freeze-dried plants.
Most paint strippers contain methylene chloride and other toxic petroleum-based ingredients. These paint strippers are plant-based and non-toxic:
All of the glue are non-toxic and low VOC — this means they don’t release Volative Organic Compounds throughout their life.
Weldbond Multi-Purpose Glue is a non-toxic glue made in Canada. This is a great alternative to toxic glues that contain xylene, light aliphatic naphtha, N-hexane and toulene.
Heatherwick Studio has released photographs of its plant-covered 1,000 Trees development in Shanghai.
Small waterfalls provide a soothing sound and they cool the air. You can create a simple waterfall using ceramic dishes and pots — they just require a small pump to operate.
Paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa) is the second lightest wood in the world. The tree is native to Japan and Korea. Perhaps the wood’s greatest attribute is that it’s both lightweight and strong. The Average Dried Weight is 18 pounds per cubic foot (or 280 kg/m3) according to the Wood Database. Paulownia is also one of the …
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A citrus degreaser is a pleasant smelling and safe alternative to traditional petroleum-based solvents like gasoline or kerosene.
Lavender or spike oil is a healthier alternative to traditional solvents, such as turpentine and mineral spirits.