What is Acacia Gum? Acacia gum is also called gum arabic. It is made from the sap of the Acacia senegal tree, or gum acacia. It is used medicinally as well as in the production of many items. In fact, the many acacia gum uses span numerous professional industries. It may even be an important part of everyday health. Further acacia arabic information can help you decide if you should include it in your diet....

Saffron Harvest Info Today, the harvesting of saffron crocus is most often done for its resultant spice of the same name used in cooking, specifically in Spanish Paellas or Arroz con Pollo. One of the most expensive food products in the world, Saffron’s outrageous cost is due to the labor-intensive process of obtaining the stigma, of which there are only three per flower. Saffron harvest info lists the price of saffron at anywhere from $500 to $5,000 per pound (454 g....

Now, more than ever, it is vital that consumers are able to separate fact from fiction in regard to the use of “healing herbs” for seniors. Learning more about healthy senior herbs will be key in determining whether or not these products are a good option for use. Best Herbs for Seniors When it comes to staying healthy, senior herbs are often sought to improve specific health needs and/or overall functioning of the body....

Common Turkish Herbs and Spices Turkish food is delicious and, for the most part, healthy. That’s because the food is allowed to shine through with a hint of spice here and there rather than drowned in sauces. Also, Turkey has several regions, each perfectly suited to growing different Turkish herbs and spices that will be reflected in that region’s cuisine. That means that a list all of the different Turkish herbs and spices used could be quite lengthy....

Herbicide Adjuvant Guide Adjuvants are common additives to many types of chemical plant formulas. You can find them in both herbicides and pesticides. Using herbicides with adjuvants can perform as wetting agents, solvents, stickers, stabilizers, spreaders, and penetrants. Adjuvants are the catalyst that makes the chemical formula better, faster, and more useful. An herbicide adjuvant guide should help sort out the various types and their functions. Many of us are familiar with surfactants, some of which are herbicide spray adjuvants....

What are Dame’s Rocket Flowers? So what are dame’s rocket flowers anyway? Dame’s rocket (Hesperis matronalis) is a biennial or short-lived perennial native to Eurasia. The white or purple flowers bloom from mid-spring through summer at the tips of stalks. The loose flower clusters resemble garden phlox. Dame’s rocket sometimes finds its way into garden beds because of its strong resemblance to garden phlox. The flowers are very similar in color and appearance, but upon close inspection, you can see that dame’s rocket flowers have four petals while garden phlox flowers have five....

How to Tell if Your Soil is Clay Figuring out if you have clay soil starts with making a few observations about your yard. One of the easiest things to take note of is how your soil acts in both wet and dry periods. If you have noticed that for several hours or even days after heavy rains your yard is still wet, even flooded, you may have an issue with clay soil....

Small Garden, Big Yield If you’ve been gardening for a few years, it’s likely you’ve already been taking steps to increase garden yield. Practices like making compost and using it to amend the soil gives garden plants the nutrients they need to grow bigger and be more productive. Here are a few additional ways to improve soil quality for a bigger garden yield: Grow a cover crop over the winter.Spread 1 to 2 inches (2....

DIY Wasp Trap Info Wasps are terrifying to many people who have been stung. They are, however, beneficial insects whose main job is to eat other insects. Wasps are attracted to proteins and sugars which can make those summertime picnics less than comfortable. Sprays and baits can be helpful but generally contain toxins that may not be appropriate around your family. A safer and non-toxic way to minimize the insects is to use a little DIY wasp trap info to construct your own....

Houseplants and Interior Design When it comes to finding houseplants that suit your style, there will be several growing aspects to address. Foremost, you’ll need to check the requirements for each type of plant and whether or not those needs can be met. These include factors such as soil type, light strength, temperature, as well as humidity. Space required for growth will also play a role in determining if a plant’s a good candidate for use in your home decor....

Growing Houseplants in Bedrooms While many plants release carbon dioxide, not oxygen, at night, having a few plants in the bedroom will not release enough carbon dioxide to be harmful at all. Also, not all plants release carbon dioxide at night. Some still release oxygen even when they are not in the process of photosynthesis. In addition, certain plants also filter harmful formaldehyde, benzene, and allergens from the air, improving air quality in our homes....

Flower beds can also be changed as time goes on or as space permits. Let’s look at how to create a flower bed. How to Create a Flower Bed So you want to build a flower bed. Where do you begin? Before starting a flower bed, you need to plan ahead. Take a stroll around your property and choose a suitable location. Take note of available light and nearby structures....

How to Grow Fuchsia Indoors Plant your fuchsia in a container filled with any good quality commercial potting soil. Place the fuchsia in bright, indirect light, as fuchsias don’t do well in hot, intense sunlight. The room should be cool – about 60 to 70 F. (15-21 C.) during the day and a few degrees cooler during the night. The plant won’t bloom in temps above 75 F. (24 C.). Water the plant regularly during spring and summer, providing water as needed to keep the potting mix lightly moist but not soggy....

Potatoes and Late Spring Frosts If you’re asking, “Can potatoes handle frost in the spring?” The answer is yes. Let’s say your newly planted seed potatoes have begun to send up stalks of green foliage when Mother Nature decides to play a trick on you. You wake up in the morning to an unexpected frost. As you check your garden, you notice the above ground growth on the potato plants is damaged....

Date palm harvesting takes place from September to December, often hand-picked since all dates on a tree may not mature at the same time. Ideally, dates are picked at their peak level of sugar content and flavor. The Date Palm Tree The date palm tree is a tall, erect palm, growing to 120 ft (36.5 m.). From the ground up, the trunk is covered in overlapping woody leaf bases. The palm leaves are feather-like and up to 20 feet (6 m....

Concrete Planter Ideas Concrete doesn’t seem to be a medium that translates in the natural garden, but it can add some interest and inspiration with your creative touches. Plus, it is easy to work with and can even be tinted to suit personal preferences. You can customize them to almost any size, with concrete planter ideas that are grandiose or diminutive cuties for succulents and smaller plants. We’ll walk through some basic DIY cement planters that will inspire you and give you the tools to get started on your own....

Leaf mold compost is a simple process that allows you to break down your fallen leaves for future use in gardens and flower beds. Keep reading for more info on using leaf mold for soil. About Leaf Mold Compost Using leaf mold as a soil amendment is a common and productive practice. Use it as mulch or incorporate it into the soil, or both. Spread a three-inch (7.5 cm.) layer around shrubs, trees, in flower beds and gardens, or any spot that will benefit from a biodegradable covering or amendment....

Why Pruning Impatiens is Important Not only to impatiens flowers fill in shady areas, but they are pretty low maintenance. They need regular waterings but, otherwise, you mostly don’t have to do anything with them for long periods of time. One thing you may want to do occasionally, however, is pruning or cutting back impatiens. About mid-season, you may notice your impatiens getting a little leggy, meaning their stems get quite long and weak and develop fewer flowers....

Verbena Herbal Uses There have been many ways to use verbena plants – most often vervain varieties or that of lemon verbena. Victorian ladies valued the refreshing scent of lemon verbena, often tucking a sprig into a hanky or rubbing a leaf on the back of their neck, but what about verbena in cooking and verbena as medicine? Using Verbena as Medicine Verbena may contain powerful anti-inflammatory compounds, and the above-ground parts of verbena plants have been used to treat a number of conditions and complaints....

What are Twig Pruner Beetles? These little insects belong to a family of beetles called “longhorns.” They get their family name from their antennae, which are slightly longer than their half-inch (1.5 cm.) bodies. It’s the beetle’s larvae that damage trees. The grubs look like small, white caterpillars with yellowish hair covering their bodies, and they feed inside the twigs. Once the twigs are hollowed out, the next strong wind breaks them off and they fall to the ground....