Garden Plant Guide

Discover valuable tips and ideas for choosing unique plants to grow in your garden. Learn uses and benefits of some familiar and exotic plants.

Panadol Plant

How To Use Panadol Plant? A Bit More For You To Know

My panadol plant has grown into a beautiful bush, and now it’s time to prune it. Instead of throwing it …

Lippia Micromera Jamaican Oregano Spanish Thyme

Lippia Micromera: Little Known Truths About Jamaican Oregano

My Jamaican Oregano plant became the subject of a debate when a  visitor identified it as Spanish Thyme, while his …

Bees On Lippia Alba Leaves

What Is Lippia Alba? Irresistible Benefits Of Bushy Lippia

Many elderly individuals consider Lippia Alba as one of the most effective traditional remedies for common ailments.  Known locally as …

6 Differences Between Jamaican Oregano And Italian Oregano

I always knew that there were differences between Jamaican Oregano and Italian Oregano but assumed they were simply different varieties. However, I got a bit confused when I found out …

Useful Herbs

Herbs make a versatile addition to any garden, with some well-known for their culinary, therapeutic, and medicinal benefits. How many do you know?

what is shadow benny

What Is Shadow Benny? The Real Reason Behind The Confusion

Want to find out more about Shadow Benny and the real reason why it is often confused with cilantro? Then …

Mimosa Pudica Plant

What Is Mimosa Pudica? Everything You Need To Know

Most people consider Mimosa Pudica a pesky weed with sharp thorns that prick your feet as you pass. In contrast, …

Spanish Thyme Plectranthus Aboinicus

What Is Spanish Thyme? 8 Things You Should Know (Pictures)

Spanish Thyme, known locally as Big Thyme, is a soft-stem perennial herb used to season many Caribbean and East Indian …

What Does Purslane Look Like? Introduction To Edible Weeds

During my farm tour, a visitor pointed to a purslane plant and asked me if it was edible. Before I could respond, he was already sampling the leaves.  At the …

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Carambola - A Complete Guide To The Mysterious Star Fruit

Carambola: A Complete Guide To The Mysterious Star Fruit

Did you know Carambola is used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine? Surprised? Yes, It’s …

barbados cherries the superfruit with a twist

Barbados Cherry: The Superfruit With A Twist

Barbados Cherry, often called “Acerola,” is a captivating fruit that is unique and often misunderstood.  …

Bananas The Nutritional Powerhouse You Can Grow At Home

Bananas: The Nutritional Powerhouse You Can Grow At Home

Bananas are more than just a tasty fruit. They are iconic symbols of health, wealth, …

Ginger The Spicy Secret To Health And Flavor

Ginger: The Spicy Secret To Health And Flavor

Ginger, or Zingiber Officinale, is a unique spice that is used extensively in cooking and …

complete guide to roselle hibiscus sabdariffa

The Complete Guide To Roselle (Hibiscus Sabdariffa)

Roselle, also known as Sorrel here in the Caribbean, makes some of the most delicious …

turmeric a facinating plant you can grow at home

Turmeric: A Fascinating Plant You Can Grow at Home

Turmeric, or Curcuma Longa, is a versatile little spice that is well-known for its culinary, …

10 easy herbs to grow indoors

The 10 Easiest Herbs To Grow Indoors For Beginners

Basil, Mint, and chive are some of the easiest herbs you can grow indoors since …

perennial pepper plant

Are Pepper Plants Perennial Or Annual?

Peppers are perennial plants, with some varieties capable of living over 15 years in their …

close up of young spring onion bulbs

What Is Spring Onion? Everything You Need To Know

Spring onions, or Allium Cepa, are members of the onion family that  are harvested before …

is okra a fruit or vegetable

Is Okra A Fruit Or Vegetable? (Simple Answer)

Okra is a fruit which is described as a vegetable for culinary purposes. Its immature …

is lemongrass a perennial

Is Lemongrass A Perennial Plant Or An Annual?

Lemongrass, Cymbopogon Citratus, is an aromatic clumping grass commonly seen in many gardens worldwide. It is …

Is Basil A Perennial

Is Basil A Perennial Or Annual Plant?

Basil is one of the most popular herbs used in cooking, so it makes sense …

Ripe Pineapple Fruit With Slips

Is Pineapple A Fruit Or Edible Flower? Explained With Pictures

Pineapple, Ananas Comosus, is the name of a perennial tropical herb and its edible fruit, …

Bunching Onion Planted In Grid

Are Green Onions And Scallions The Same? (Not What You Expect)

Many people refer to young onion plants as either Green Onions or Scallions. However, contrary …

fine leaf thyme seedlings

Thymus Vulgaris: Little Known Benefits Of Fine Leaf Thyme

My Fine Leaf Thyme plant became the center of attention when a visitor seemed almost …