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  How to growing Amaranth in containers at home As many people know, Amaranthus is a universal plant, on the basis of which you can make tea, add to various dishes, cook porridge with grains and even make bread with Amaranthus flour. And if everything is clear with flour and grains, you can buy it in specialized stores, because it is not a perishable product, what about the fresh leaves. And in this case, everything is simple, you can grow Amaranthus not only in the garden or growing amaranth in containers but also on the windowsill of the apartment. This article has the answer for you. ABOUT AMARANTHUS Amaranthus is an annual plant that grows 80-120inch (2-3m) tall. It has a rather fleshy stem and leaves that come in red, purple, or solid green. The flowers can be gold, red or purple. Although Amaranthus is a weed, it can be grown not only to decorate a garden or plot but also for food. Amaranthus is a rather unpretentious plant. It does not require much attention or special care...

  Thyme(Thymus mongolicus Ronn) Thyme (Thymus mongolicus Ronn), semi-shrub, oval leaves, head-shaped inflorescence, tubular bell-shaped or narrowly-bell-shaped calyx, corolla purplish red, purple or lavender, pink, flowering from July to August, small nuts nearly round Shaped or oval. It can be used as an ingredient. It is commonly used as a spice in European cooking. It has a spicy taste and is used to add to stews, eggs, or soups. Traditionally in Europe, thyme is considered a symbol of courage, so in the Middle Ages, it was often used as a gift to the enlisted knight. In the Yuan Dynasty of China, there was a book called "Complete Collection of Things to Use at Home", which remembers that it was seasoned with thyme and camel hooves. The famous Chinese medical scientist Li Shizhen’s "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: "The taste is slightly pungent, and the natives cook lamb to eat, which is delicious." Thyme is native to Southern Europe and is wide...

  What is the role of the watermelon companion plant Watermelons and melons are usually grown separately from other plants - in a specially designated area called a gourd (from the Persian word "bāğčä" - "garden"). Usually, they are combined with each other, but other neighbors usually do not choose them because of the strong stem growth. However, watermelons and melons can have reliable neighbors, which will help to avoid problems in the cultivation of these crops. In this article, I will tell you what are watermelon companion plants can protect watermelons and melons from pests and attract beneficial insects. HOW CAN COMPANION PLANTS HELP WATERMELONS? Melons and watermelons grow well in well heated and fertile soils and are considered to be relatively unpretentious plants. However, they often suffer from many pests such as melon flies, squash flies, whiteflies, various beetles, and nematodes. Of course, the use of specialized chemicals can get to the root of thes...

How to take cuttings from osteospermum Osteospermum ( Blue Eyed Daisies or African Daisies) is a very popular family of plants in European gardens. In appearance, this flower is similar in form to the daisy, but unlike the daisy, it comes in a variety of vibrant shades - from soft pink to deep purple, and even orange. Americans are not yet familiar with this garden flower, but many have been able to appreciate its unpretentiousness and long, rich flowering period. So how to take cuttings from osteospermum ? Osteospermum is native to South Africa, the country from which this flower gets its second name. The flowers differ from American daisies not only in color but also in the type of petals and the height of the shrub. Some varieties of Osteospermum can grow up to 1 meter tall. In Europe, this plant appeared in the 10th century. Of the 70 species of flowers available, only seven are popular today. osteospermum varieties are divided into different species depending on their color. HOW ...

  How to grow calibrachoa Growing from seeds in the garden Calibrachoa (Million Bells) probably is the most popular plant for gardens and balconies. It has been popular with professional and amateur gardeners alike for decades, and in 1921 an asteroid discovered by astronomers was even named after it. Isn't that an endorsement? How to grow Calibrachoa? Man's love for Calibrachoa has stimulated breeders to create more and more varieties and hybrids of this delicate, fragrant and fascinating plant. Some varieties that have appeared in recent times have become less similar to their ancestors, but the cultivation rules and care conditions for different varieties of Calibrachoa do not differ much. 1. How to plant Calibrachoa seedlings correctly? 2. When can I transplant them into the flower bed? 3. How to care for the plant so that its decorative qualities remain at the highest level? All these questions and more will be found the answer in the article. CALIBRACHOA PLANTING AND CARE...

  20 interesting facts about currants Currants are not very popular berries, unlike raspberries or black currants, but this berry bush grows in many summer farmhouses. It is a very healthy berry that contains a whole reservoir of vitamins. The unripe currant is very sour and will make your mouth bitter, but no one can eat this berry. To start picking the berries, we have to wait until August. Currants can be eaten fresh or prepared as a spiced jam or delicious preserves during the long winter months. When ripe, this berry does not leave anyone cold. In this article, we would like to talk about 20 of the strangest facts about currants. 1. Currants provide nectar to bees earlier than other berries, making this shrub valuable to bees. Despite the early flowering, the berries are full of sugar only at the end of the summer. 2. The Portuguese prefer drinks to which mineral water or milk with fruit juice and currant berries are added. 3. Biologists do not know where the currants come fr...

  12 mistakes of summer garden beginners While I already had extensive experience growing vegetables and ornamentals on my parents' land, we had our own cottage. However, this did not save me from the many mistakes I made while growing a garden and vegetable garden (garden beginners). In this case, we were forced to sell our first cottage and move to a new location. Before I start managing the new garden, I would like to analyze my past cottage mistakes. I hope that my experience will be useful for ThumbGarden's readers because it's good to learn from other people's mistakes. 1. Choosing a villa for winter The first mistake was already made when buying our first cottage. As spring approached, we started to get the "itch", as the gardeners say, to buy our own gite as soon as possible. In February, we visited several plots, only one of which appealed to us. And in March, we were already the owners of our own villa. Of course, during this period there was still ...

  Winter For Gardening Advice Gardening is sometimes a bigger commitment than people realize. But here are some gardening Advice that may help you through this winter. It seemed lax from the beginning, after all, all plants are seasonal. You just have to bury them in the ground forcibly, wait for them to make delicious food and beautiful flowers, and add a little friendly watering, which is also an easy job. It is no secret that gardening can be a rewarding hobby for many different reasons. In addition to being able to grow endless flowers, vegetables, and fruits in the garden, there is also a unique sense of satisfaction that is to cultivate and take care of plants and then get considerable returns. Some people may think that winter gardening is a very dull task. This may be mainly because most plants do not really bloom in winter. Many gardeners have an attitude of boredom and even resentment when dealing with winter conditions. This may be mainly because many people actually thi...