Amwoga Khalwale

The Reine Victoria rose, also known as ‘La Reine Victoria’, was introduced in France in 1872 by a French breeder Joseph Schwartz. It was named after Queen Victoria, the long-reigning British monarch whose era coincided with the introduction of the rose. This rose is part of the Bourbon group, which originated from the island of … Read more

The history of the Sexy Rexy rose begins with its development by Sam McGredy IV, a popular rose breeder from New Zealand. He introduced the rose in 1984 under the name “Sexy Rexy,” but it is also known by other names in different regions, such as “Heckenzauber” in Germany and “Macrexy” in the United States. … Read more

The Iceberg Rose, also known as Rosa ‘Iceberg’, is a floribunda rose with abundant clusters of medium-sized, double flowers with soft white petals and a subtle touch of pale pink. It is highly acclaimed for its hardiness, disease resistance and vigorous growth. It is usually considered one of the finest roses ever developed, with large, … Read more

Nectarine, (Prunus persica), smooth-skinned peach that is grown throughout the warmer temperate regions of both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. A genetic variant of common peaches, the nectarine was most likely domesticated in China more than 4,000 years ago. The expression of a recessive allele is thought to be responsible for the smooth skin of nectarine fruits, which lack the fuzzy trichomes (plant … Read more

The Calamondin orange tree, also known as calamansi or by the botanically obsolete terms Citrus mitis and Citrus x madurensis, is a natural hybrid, probably originating in China, between the mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) and a species of kumquat (Fortunella margarita). It is native to the Philippines, parts of Indonesia (Borneo, Sumatra, and Sulawesi), Malaysia, … Read more

What are Currants? Currants are small, edible berries that grow on shrubs in the genus Ribes. They are closely related to gooseberries, and some classifications even group them under the same genus. Currant bushes are upright or spreading, with lobed leaves and inconspicuous greenish flowers. The fruits can be red, black or white. Currant bushes … Read more

Gooseberries are a type of fruit that grows on bushes in the genus Ribes. There are two main species of gooseberries: European gooseberries (Ribes uva-crispa) and American gooseberries (Ribes hirtellum). They are native to Europe, Western Asia, and certain regions of Eastern North America. They are popular for their tart yet sweet flavor and are … Read more

Blueberries are native to North America, where they have been consumed by Native Americans for centuries. They were first cultivated commercially in the early 20th century. Today, they are grown in various regions around the world, including North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Blueberries grow on low creeping shrubs or tall erect bushes, depending … Read more

Mexican Heather, also known as False Heather or Elfin Herb (Cuphea hyssopifolia), is a small evergreen shrub native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is a member of the Lythraceae family and is commonly used as an ornamental plant, grown in orchards and gardens. This plant also grows on the banks of streams, associated with … Read more

Ocotillo cacti (Fouquieria splendens) is a flowering spiny shrub that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is commonly found in the Sonoran, Mojave, Chihuahuan and Colorado deserts. It prefers well-drained, rocky soils and open spaces like slopes, mesas, washes and desert grasslands. This plant is actually a deciduous shrub and not … Read more