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1. Planting Bulbs October 07, 2008 Few plants offer as much spectacular beauty as spring-flowering bulbs. It is wise to choose to buy your bulbs early (before planting time) if buying them from a garden center or plant nursery because the supplies dwindle quickly. So plan first and then go to buy with your plan in mind to make adjustments easier, if necessary. Since bulbs are planted in the fall, you will have to store your bulbs in a cool, dry place beforehand. Garages or dry basements are good. Make sure they won’t deteriorate before getting them into the ground. Generally, they should not be stored for longer than two weeks,... (read more) Author: Dayelle Swensson

2. Trivia on India's biodiversity August 20, 2008 Trivia on India’s biodiversity · India occupies only 2.4 percent of the Earth’s landmass but has over eight percent of the world’s known wildlife. · The Easter Himalayas are endemic to 3500 species of higher plants, 20 species of reptiles, 25 endemic species of amphibians’ and a rich fauna of insects. · Of the eight species of turtles found in the world, India is home to five species. · Among the 20000 species of fishes known, more than 2000 species are found in India. · Of the 15000 flowering plant species in India, over 4500 are to be found in the Western Ghats. Different sp... (read more) Author: JASSI KAUR

3. Tips on Maintaining Bougainvillea Plant May 31, 2008 Bougainvillea is as well known as Paper flower is from the family of Nyctaginaceae and is a native of Brazil. This tropical trailing plant is grown in containers and is perfect for hanging baskets and the place it can flow its lively flowering vines. The flower is unremarkably compared to the vibrantly multi-colored bracts like paper that encircle the flower. In the spring season at the beginning of the budding season, Water these plants a few hours before hand as it will make it easy to take away the plant from the container. Cautiously take it out from the container and with a pointed b... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

4. USES OF SESAME SEEDS May 15, 2008 SESAME SEEDS INTRODUCTION: Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum. The precise natural origin of the species is unknown, although numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalised in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds. DESCRIPTION: The sesame is a well known oilseed. It is probably the oldest of all cultivated seed crops. It has been regarded as a food of high value throughout Asia since ancient times. Sesame is a variable annual herb, one to two metre tall, covered with glandul... (read more) Author: herbs cures

5. Why Garlic Mustard Is Immensely Important May 12, 2008 Garlic mustard is a flowering plant that is biannual which belongs to the mustard family. Garlic mustard is found in central and western Asia, northwestern Africa, northern and east India and Europe. This plant has life cycle of two years Garlic mustard is a biennial plant that grows from a white, thin deeply growing taproot. The taproot smells like horse radish. Garlic mustard grow from 30 cm to about 100 cm. Leaves are stalked, heart to triangular shaped. Leaves of garlic mustard are 10 to 15 cms long and 2 to 6 cm broad. Leaves when crushed give an odour of garlic. As leaves start m... (read more) Author: Muna wa Wanjiru

6. Tribulus Terrestris Extract - Take it to supercharge Your Energy Levels a Sex Drive! April 27, 2008 Tibulus Terrestris can improve desire, performance, and increase sexual energy.Tribulus also acts to improve the circulatory of the body and can help build muscle and strength, as well as reduce muscle recovery time. The herb is a flowering plant in the family Zygophyllaceae, native to a number of countries. It is found throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and in Australia and has been prescribed in China and India for thousands of years to combat low libido and impotence. Popularity Eastern European Olympic athletes claimed that tribulus contributed to their success in the mid ... (read more) Author: kelly price

7. Hyssop - Uses and Side Effects March 11, 2008 Hyssop has been used for centuries as an herbal medicine. In ancient times it was used as an insecticide, insect repellant, and pediculicide. Hyssop is obtained from the dried above-ground parts, including leaves and flowering tops, of H. officinalis. The oil, which is used in flavorings and extracts, is also made from the above-ground parts of the plant. One of hyssop's glycoside components, marrubiin, stimulates bronchiole secretions. Hyssop has strong antiviral effects, probably because of the caffeic acid, tannin, and high-molecular-weight components present. It may have some activity agai... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

8. Jimson Weed - Uses and Side Effects March 10, 2008 Jimson weed is most commonly used as dried leaves, with or without tips of flowering branches. The ripe seeds and flowers without leaves are also used. Seeds are small, long, flat, and dark yellow to brown. Jimson weed's primary action isanticholinergic, caused by 0.1 % to 0.6% atropine, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine. All parts of the plant contain these compounds, but the highest concentration is in the seeds. Anticholinergic levels in other plant parts vary from year to year and from plant to plant. The alkaloids are readily absorbed across GI mucous membranes and across the respiratory tract... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

9. Fumitory - Uses and Side Effects March 07, 2008 Fumitory has been known since antiquity and was described in herbals from the Middle Ages. The dried or fresh flowering plant the above-ground part is used medicinally. Active components include hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives, flavonoids such as rutin and fumaric acid, and isoquinoline alkaloids such as scoulerine, protopine, fumaricine, fumariline, and fumaritine. Isoquinolone alkaloids may contribute to the herb's antispasmodic effects on the gallbladder, bile ducts, and GI tract. Cinnamic acid has a choleretic effect. Fumaric acid works as an antioxidant, a flavoring agent, and a che... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

10. Planting Spring Bulbs February 03, 2008 At Ultra Growth we like to plant our bulbs without much fuss or expense, using as few gadgets as possible. We prefer a garden shovel and pointed trowel. Most gardeners do not plant enough bulbs to make much of an impact in their early spring flower beds. In fall when the garden is still full of foliage from the summers perennials and annuals, it is hard to remember how stark the beds can look in early spring. The following is a sure fire step by step guide to planting your spring bulbs. 1) Spring flowering bulbs thrive in full or partial sun. Good drainage is a must for healthy bulbs... (read more) Author: Dallas Nikolai

11. Commending Cumin seeds December 20, 2007 Cummin seed or jeera is seeds of flowering plant Cuminum Cyminum . This plant, native of east India and east Mediterranean, belongs to family Apeaceae. The herbaceous plant Cuminum Cyminum grows to a height of 20- 30 cms. Leaves of this plant are pinnate and bear thread like leaflets. The seeds of Cuminum Cyminum have gained their place as main spice in Indian, African, Chinese, Cuban and Mexican cuisines, due to their distinctive popular aroma. It is mainly used to spice and season variety of dishes like curries, chutneys, masalas etc. It is extensively used in India to season dishes. ... (read more) Author: Dr.Savitha Suri

12. Herbs and Spices: A Beginner's Guide To Choose The Best Herbs & Spices December 10, 2007 Herbs & Spices are valuable gifts of the Mother Nature. Herbs & Spices have been used for various purposes since the ancient times. Herbs are the plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests. Herbs can be classified into Culinary herbs, Aromatic herbs, Ornamental herbs, and Medicinal herbs. Culinary herbs are aromatic potherb, which are often used in cookery for its savory qualities. Parsley is also a culinary herb that is used as garnish. Aromatic herbs are used for aromatic purposes and manufacturin... (read more) Author: Paul Symonds

13. Enlightened by the Majorian Light December 02, 2007 When you receive the Seal you turn to the light. You find God's light and you spend most of your time in the majorian light, the light of the sun that rules the daytime. There is a light that rules the day and there is a light that rules the night. The light that rules the day is the majorian light. This is the light of the sun. The lesser light is the moon, that rules the night. Becoming sealed is like becoming a little earth. It happens just like when God created the earth. On the third day He created two lights--a greater majorian light for the day and a lesser light... (read more) Author: Jason Witt

14. Glass Hummingbird Feeders July 26, 2007 The world’s tiniest bird is the Hummingbird. This small bird drinks a lot of nectar to sustain its body, as it flies very quickly. To satisfy this need for high energy you can plant lots of flowering trees, plants, shrubs, vines and trees. The other thing that you can do is to have Glass Hummingbird Feeders in your garden. There are a great many Glass Hummingbird Feeders that you can get. These range from the simple and functional to stunning works of art. The bright colors, the intricate details and the beauty of these feeders complement the visual beauty of the Hummingbirds. The l... (read more) Author: Krishan Bakhtu

15. Hummingbird Feeder Tubes July 26, 2007 Swift, yet agile and graceful describes the world’s tiniest of birds. Hummingbirds are one of the more beautiful birds that you will see in nature. These little beauties are constantly on the search for food. As they fly at very high speeds they burn up more than half of their energy reserves. To help them find lots of food you can plant different flowering plants, shrubs, trees and hummingbird feeder tubes in various places in the garden. Hummingbird feeder tubes are simply long tubes that provide nectar to the hummingbirds. As these tubes simulate the flowers that the birds drink from n... (read more) Author: Krishan Bakhtu

16. Plant Spirit Shamanism: The death of a shaman July 20, 2007 Every time a shaman dies, it is as if a library burned down Mark Plotkin, Medicine Quest There are nearly 270,000 species of flowering plants on Earth, and less than one percent of have been studied for their healing properties. Moreover, most of the research that is taking place is conducted in Western laboratories, where scientific rather than spiritual methods are, of course, employed. The intention is to isolate one or two active ingredients and patent more drugs instead of finding more cures. Any other secrets that plant might teach us die with it on the altar of Western rationalism... (read more) Author: ross heaven

17. Grow Indoor Shrubs with Artificial Light May 26, 2007 You might not think of shrubs as a top pick for a plant to grow indoors, but actually there are several beautiful shrubs that will thrive and provide much color to your home. The key to success with growing shrubs indoors is to give them adequate artificial light. One lovely shrub choice for indoors is the Sasanqua camellia. These are early-blooming camellias, usually flowering October through February. These will also stay fairly compact, much more so that the sometimes huge Japonica camellias, and they will bloom for a long season indoors. Excess rain can truly damage their flowers, ... (read more) Author: Susan Slobac

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