In my earlier years of gardening, I was attracted to and purchased unusual plants. Many of those didn’t survive beyond their ...

The leaves of this plant are toothed, shiny, deep green and well-protected with prickly hairs. The stems are equally armored. In other words, the foliage resembles many other thistles. If you’re ...

In terms of how to grow prickly pears indoors, while they are mostly low-maintenance, there are specific requirements and ...

Explore 16 types of cacti to enhance your home's security and aesthetics. Discover resilient varieties that add beauty while ...

A treasure herb that has fed, healed, and connected communities for centuries, most of us would have memories of Bichu Buti as that prickly plant we were warned to avoid while wandering the hills—a ...

What is milk thistle good for? Here are the advantages and downsides of taking milk thistle supplements – plus whether it is safe to do so.

Creating a biosecurity crisis is shockingly simple. In the 1850s, Jane Paterson, a settler near Albury planted seeds of a ...

As with any plant, the right amount of light is essential. If you're growing cacti indoors, they'll need direct sunlight, such as on a sunny windowsill. If you don't have the right natural light, keep ...

Put artichokes in one inch of boiling water. Add a quarter teaspoon of salt. Cover the pan tightly and cook for 20 to 45 ...

but they’re actually tropical plants that are native to the steamy rainforests of South America. So, it’s no wonder they have different care needs from prickly desert cacti. While desert ...

Some invasive species travel hidden in plants, others are pets that end up going wild. The administration has banned the ...