Bees love nectar-filled herbs, such as thyme, comfrey, oregano, lemon balm, lavender and rosemary. Pollinators will visit most flowering herbs. What smells are bees attracted to the most? Since nectar is sweet, it makes sense that bees would be attracted to sugars and fragrances that smell flowery or sweet. That’s why you may notice bees […]
Author: Justin Shelton
Do Bumble Bees Like Oregano?
Bees love oregano and marjoram (Oreganums), this group of fragrant herbs are irresistible for bees. At a visit to a beautiful historic garden recently, it was interesting to observe which flowers the bees and butterflies were mostly foraging upon. Do bees like the smell of oregano? Plants for Bees: Oregano As a general rule, common […]
How Do You Use Oregano For Dogs?
When giving oregano oil for dogs orally, use two to three drops in a teaspoon of a carrier oil, and administer to your dog three times a day, or based on the recommendation of your dog’s veterinarian. How much oregano should I give my dog? Oregano For Dogs Cough Lots of pet owners use oregano […]
Can I Use Fresh Oregano Leaves For Tea?
Surprisingly, oregano a fantastic herb for a tisane. While you can purchase packaged oregano tea bags, there’s really no need to do so because most contain nothing more than dried oregano. This recipe uses a single sprig of fresh oregano steeped in boiling water for a few minutes, then sweetened with Greek honey. Can I […]
Can You Grow Runner Beans From Fresh Beans?
Seeds from Fresh Beans Allowing fresh beans to mature on the vine is the first step in gathering seeds for replanting. This means letting the bean pod fill out completely before picking it. As the tiny beans inside the pod continue to grow, they will reach their mature size in one to two weeks. How […]
How Do You Place Runner Beans For Canes?
Use four or more canes, up to 3m long, and push the end of each one firmly into the soil in a circle, spacing them evenly. Tie all the tops of the canes together to form a wigwam. Then plant one runner bean at the base of each cane. As the plants grow, help them […]
When Did Parsnips Come To The Us?
Early English Colonists Brought Parsnips By the mid-16th century it was a common vegetable, being one of the staples of the poorer people of Europe, as the potato is today. The 16th-century German parsnips were long, like our more popular varieties today. Where did the parsnip originate from? EurasiaThe parsnip is native to Eurasia; it […]
Can I Grow Cucumbers Indoors In Winter?
Growing cucumbers on the ground can be done in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 11. Starting cucumbers indoors is also possible, as they are an easy-care plant that will flourish when provided with consistent attention, warmth and water. How do you grow cucumbers in pots indoors? Plant your cucumbers in a […]
Can You Grow Cucumbers From Their Seeds?
When cucumbers are grown for seed, harvest is delayed until the fruits reach botanical maturity. As the seeds develop, the cucumber will continue to grow beyond its market-mature size, eventually changing color and losing firmness as the seeds reach full maturity. Cucumbers can change color to yellow or orange. Can you grow cucumbers from store […]
How Do You Grow Long Green Cucumbers?
Sowing Outdoors: Sow after last frost when soil temperature is over 70ºF. Sow a few seeds every 36-48″. Harvest: Check and pick every day to keep the harvest flowing. Tips: Plant in fertile soil, amended with compost or well rotted manure and keep well watered. What are long green cucumbers? Improved Long Green Cucumbers are […]
How Big Should My Cucumber Seedlings Be Before Transplanting?
The optimum time to transplant cucumber seedlings is when they’re about 3 weeks old. By three weeks from germination, cucumber seedlings should have: Two cotyledon leaves. Two fully grown true leaves. How tall should cucumber seedlings be? As for hills, you should build those up to be 4-6 inches tall, and you can add a […]
What Does Fungus On Cucumber Plants Look Like?
Light green or yellow spots on the leaves that appear angular. Downy mildew causes light green to yellow, angular spots on the leaves. You will also find fuzzy, dark gray spots with a purplish tint (spores) on the underside of the leaves—a tell-tale sign of downy mildew. How do you get rid of fungus on […]
Do Parsnips Grow From Parsley?
The parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a root vegetable closely related to carrot and parsley, all belonging to the flowering plant family Apiaceae. Parsnip Order: Apiales Family: Apiaceae Genus: Pastinaca Species: P. sativa Are parsnips from parsley? Also called Hamburg parsley, rooted parsley, and turnip-rooted parsley, parsley root looks deceptively similar to a parsnip, but parsnips […]
Can Cucumber Seedlings Survive Frost?
Cucumber plants are a warm weather crop, and they are very sensitive to cold. Without protection, a frost will kill them. Cucumber seeds will not germinate in soil colder than 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.6 degrees Celsius). What is the lowest temperature cucumber seedlings can tolerate? Temperatures below 55℉ (13℃) are too cold for cucumbers. Cucumber […]
What Hormone Increases Female Cucumber Flowers?
ethylene. It is well established that ethylene promotes female flower developmentflower developmentOne of the major discoveries of plant biology is that the genetic network controlling flower development is highly conserved in two distantly related dicots, Arabidopsis thaliana and Antirrhinum majus, and probably in other species as well.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › How do female cucumber PGR flowers increase? […]
What Essential Oils Repel Cucumber Beetles?
Spinosad – an organic insect spray. Essential Oils (where to buy) – rosemary, melaleuca, peppermint, thyme are just a few essential oils you can use that can help with garden insects. How do you stop cucumber beetles? Use a physical barrier. You can try to protect your cucurbits by building a floating row cover or […]
What Animal Is Eating My Cucumber Plants At Night?
Squirrels love to steal young fruits and vegetables from home gardens. Unfortunately, the prickly exteriors of cucumbers do not deter these sneaky thieves, like they do deer. In fact, cucumbers are a particular favorite of squirrels, as they are a terrific water source for quenching a night of garden raiding. What is eating cucumber plant? […]
Can I Plant Leggy Cucumbers Deeper?
Generally, leggy cucumber seedlings can be planted deeper to support the longer stems, but efforts should first be made to strengthen the seedlings. Provide at least 14 hours of bright light each day, maintain a temperature around 70°F, and add liquid fertilizer to the lower tray of the seedlings. Can you plant leggy cucumber plants […]
Can I Bury Cucumber Stems?
You might be tempted to cover up all of the stem of your cucumber seedlings, but you should avoid doing that. Stems are not like roots, so they don’t need to be buried too. Planting cucumber stems deep in the dirt can crack or completely break your cucumber seedling’s stem. Can you bury leggy cucumber […]
Why Are My Root Vegetables So Small?
Your Soil has a Nutritional Imbalance Too little phosphorus can stunt the growth of your root vegetables. Together, you get major problems growing root vegetables. How do you grow big root vegetables? Root crops need well-drained, loose soil to grow and expand their roots. On all but sandy soil, the key is to build a […]