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Pink Cactus flowers

Pink Flower Cactus Plant: Blossoming Beauty in Your Home and Garden

Growing a pink flower cactus plant is a great way to add robust beauty to a home or garden. Their rugged charm and delicate pink blooms help to bring a unique aesthetic to your home. Resilient and striking, cacti are great for both outdoor gardens and indoor spaces. Dive into the fascinating world of these …

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Tellow eggplant due to over ripening

Eggplant Turning Yellow? Top Causes and Solutions for Healthy Plants

For many people, Eggplants (Aubergines) are a prized addition to their summer garden. The fruit's rich, glossy purple hue is a visual treat and is used as a key ingredient in many a culinary delight. So it can be a tad concerning if your eggplants start turning yellow. Don't worry, a simple understanding of the …

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Alternaria Leaf Spot on a Brassica leaf

Cauliflower Disease: A Guide for Gardeners

When cultivating cauliflowers it is important to know about the many common diseases that can negatively impact your harvest. Pests and diseases such as Clubroot, Downy Mildew, Black Rot, and Alternaria Leaf Spot can be a challenge even in the best maintained gardens. Gardeners should be particularly vigilant when growing cauliflowers in cool and damp …

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Spinach leaves and flowers for identification

Spinach Like Plants: A Look at Similar Greens, Edible & Otherwise

The Spinach plant is a popular leafy green beloved for its versatility and nutritional value. The main true culinary spinach is Spinacia oleracea, this belongs to the Amaranthaceae family of plants (the Amaranths). This spinach is selectively bred and not usually found growing in the wild. Other than in a few areas where it has …

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