by Casey Hofford | Sep 10, 2019 | Biology, Houseplants, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Aloe vera is a succulent that is a popular treatment for various skin conditions, particularly sunburns. In addition, people use aloe vera to treat acne. This practice shows some great promise. Studies have found that aloe vera is effective in combination with more...
by Casey Hofford | Mar 5, 2019 | Edible Plants, Education, Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
Though picking fresh herbs for each meal is ideal, that’s not always possible. The winter will spell the demise for much all of your annual herb garden. Even perennial herbs will stop growing fresh, fragrant leaves. Though you can grow many herbs indoors,...
by Casey Hofford | Jan 29, 2019 | Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
I hate having to throw out fresh culinary herbs that have started to wilt and die. Unfortunately, dried herbs just don’t have the same aromatic flavor. The best way to make sure you always have fresh herbs available is to grow them yourself! A mint plant in your...
by Casey Hofford | Jan 7, 2019 | Edible Plants, Useful Plants
The dry, barren landscape of the desert might not be the first place you’d go foraging for a snack. However, desert plants offer some unexpected culinary opportunity. Though many desert plants look threatening and unappetizing, many are safe to eat. Surprisingly, many...
by Casey Hofford | Dec 10, 2018 | Biology, Useful Plants
First things first, what is an acacia tree? When you hear the word Acacia, do you think of umbrella-shaped trees in the African Savanna? Or maybe shrubs in the dry American Southwest? Or even the Australian outback? Acacias are a group of trees and shrubs with over...
Recent Comments