Solanaceae, the nightshade, is a family of flowering plants. It includes 102 genera and more than 2500 species. These plants are economically important. Therefore, people cultivate them…

Juniper berries are most famously used to flavour gin but have been used by various cultures for thousands of years. Juniper “berries” are actually seeds produced by…

Knowing exactly when to prune a plant is one of the most rewarding aspects of gardening. By learning the exact needs of each plant, gardeners can develop…

Peppers (scientific name: Capsicum) constitute a genus of 20-30 plants. However, only five species are what we know as truly cultivated peppers. We all pretty much know…

Peppers are among the most popular vegetables and fruits (yes, both!). Many of the world’s cuisines are unimaginable without their influence. It is no wonder – because…

With their fabulously fragrant scent and beautiful blue berries, junipers are beloved by horticulturalists. Although they are fairly hardy and easy to care for, junipers have some…

Peppers are one of the world’s favorite veggies and with good reason. The specific aroma of sweet peppers is like nothing else, and the hot varieties add…

Nothing brings a spectacular show of spring color like rhododendron bushes. Although they’re pretty hardy, rhododendrons will need a little investment of time to keep their flowers…

Rubiaceae is the madder or the bedstraw family of the flowering plants, consisting of 611 genera with more than 13,150 species of trees, herbs, lianas, and shrubs….