Author Archives: Carolyn S. Nash
How to: Propagate Sugarcane
Sugarcane is a tall perennial grass that is a very popular source for sugar and biofuel. It has a commercial growth period of between ...
Batumi Botanical Gardens
Nearly 10 kilometers north of Batumi, Georgia is a massive 111 hectare botanical gardens called the Batumi Botanical Gardens. This is ...
Bitter melon
Momordica charantia (aka bitter melon or bitter gourd) is a popular vegetable in many Asian countries and has an adamant place in ...
Plants of Turkey
I will be experimenting with a new type of article as I am currently traveling around Turkey for plant collections. I traveled from ...
Growing Zones
Knowing your growing zone helps you figure out what you can and can't grow in your climate. Traditional North American growing zones, ...
How to: Propagate Dragonfruit by seeds
Dragonfruit, aka pitaya, is often cultivated by cuttings but may also be grown from seeds. Propagation from seeds is by far the ...
Costa Rica
My mother recently went on a trip to Costa Rica and brought back a wealth of pictures. The following are pictures that I thought were ...