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Epsom salt is used in a variety of gardening situations to help correct mineral deficiencies. When it comes to Boston…

The popular houseplant we know as Boston fern – officially called Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis’ – helps brighten up a room.…

Classic old-fashioned houseplants that can also be grown outdoors in USDA Zones 8 through to 10, Boston ferns are valued…

Anyone who’s ever been to New Orleans has seen a Boston fern, where they are found hanging from the wrought…

Boston fern conjures up images of Victorian parlors and shirtwaists with ruffles. This old-fashioned plant is a classic fern with…

Asparagus plants produce a lush growth of fern-like leaves and branches during the growing season after shoots come up in…

Asparagus crowns and seeds are usually started in the spring as soil temperatures begin to warm, although some growers in…

Starting asparagus seeds in the greenhouse and transplanting the seedlings results in a higher survival rate compared to directly sowing…

One reason people grow Boston ferns is their attractive, lacy bright green leaves. They can brighten up a windowsill or…

Boston ferns are often seen in the New Orleans area, hanging from delicate wrought iron balconies in decorative pots. They…

The bright green fern commonly called Boston fern – Nephrolepis exaltata “Bostoniensis” – is actually a sub-tropical native of the…

Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis’ was a mutation of the original Nephrolepis exaltata, or sword fern. Discovered in 1894 in Boston, it…

Bird’s Nest Fern makes a good houseplant if given the right in the home. However, it can’t tolerate extremes –…

Bamboo has a characteristic appearance that is often associated with the Orient, and many bamboos are to that area. Some…

Growing asparagus organically means producing this delicious and nutritious vegetable without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Happily, asparagus…

Tasty and nutritious asparagus is a favorite springtime vegetable in Texas and other parts of the country, and as long…

Asparagus is not an ideal container-grown plant because abundant harvests of spears requires a large underground root mass which container…

Growing asparagus takes time and planning. Asparagus needs to be planted in well-prepared soil, and you won’t be able to…

Asparagus is generally a hardy crop with few pest problems, especially when grown in optimum conditions. However, the asparagus beetle…

Asparagus grows for many years in the same place in the garden, and throughout the year it requires a bit…