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Amwoga KhalwaleIntroduction Whether you’re prepping a garden bed or just getting ready to peruse the vegetable aisle at the supermarket, choosing the right tomato for the job is a must. Two popular types of tomatoes are determinate and indeterminate tomatoes. While both can be found in a wide range of colors and flavors, their differences are … Read more
Introduction Pumpkins are a type of squash that are related to cucumbers, watermelons, and cantaloupes. They are a fruit and not a vegetable. The word pumpkin actually comes from the Greek word “pepon” which means “large melon”. Pumpkins are thought to have originated in Central America. The first pumpkins were grown in North America in … Read more
What are perennial plants? Perennial, any plant that persists for several years, usually with new herbaceous growth from a part that survives from season to season. Trees and shrubs are perennial, as are some herbaceous flowers and vegetative ground covers. Perennials have only a limited flowering period, but, with maintenance throughout the growing season, they provide a leafy presence and shape … Read more
You may have seen different units of distance before such as miles, kilometers, and feet. Where do you think the foot got it’s name? If you guessed that it’s named after the body part, you’re correct! A foot measures distance, but when we want to estimate area we need to multiply two distances together. In … Read more
What are Angiosperms? Angiosperm are flowering plants that are classified based on characteristics that include (but are not limited to) cotyledon structure, pollen grains, as well as flower and vascular tissue arrangement. Angiosperms are the dominant form of plant life in most terrestrial ecosystems, comprising about 90 percent of all plant species. Most crops and … Read more
Introduction When it comes to the difference between evergreen and deciduous shrubs, it’s all about how the plant adapts to different seasons. Deciduous shrubs and trees drop their leaves and go dormant for a period of time, usually winter, to conserve water and reduce water loss, enabling the plant to survive. Evergreen trees have adapted … Read more
Introduction When it comes to studying photosynthesis, there are a lot of different compounds and pigments involved. One of the first and most important compounds in the process is the molecule ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP). This is the molecule that accepts the CO2 that is gathered from the air, and is responsible for the production of … Read more
Introduction Sansevieria, commonly known as “snake plant”, is a genus of about 70 species of flowering plants. Native to Africa, they are also known as “mother-in-law’s tongue” and “voodoo lily”. However, the plant has gained much more popularity in recent years as a houseplant. Part of this is because of their ease of care and … Read more
Introduction The Casablanca lily is named after the Moroccan city of the same name. Like its namesake, the flower is exotic and intoxicatingly beautiful. These elegant flowers are perfect for decorating your home, garden, or even yourself this summer. They come in many different colors, so you can choose the best one for your space. … Read more
Introduction Snake plants, otherwise known as Sansevieria, are a genus of perennial plants that are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar. Although many think of the plant as a succulent, it is actually a member of the Asparagaceae family. In their natural habitat, these plants grow in dry, rocky conditions. In … Read more