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Where Does Paprika Grow? Paprika is a variety of mild pepper (Capsicum annuum) that is dried, ground, and used with food either as a spice or garnish. Most of what we are familiar with comes from Spain, or yes, you guessed it, Hungary. However, these are by far not the only countries that grow paprika peppers and, for the most part, Hungarian paprika is grown in the United States. Paprika Pepper Info It isn’t known exactly what the derivation of the word paprika arises from....

Scrophularia Information As you might have guessed, red birds in a tree plant is named for the masses of red flowers, which look much like a flock of bright red birds. The blooming season lasts all summer and well into autumn. Red birds in a tree is pollinated by hummingbirds. Many gardeners appreciate the plant for its high resistance to hungry rabbits. In its native environment, red birds in a tree plant grows primarily in steep, rocky slopes, pinon-juniper woodlands, and high-elevation coniferous forests....

So how did such a lovely plant get such an unusual name? While no one may know for certain, some people think the plant was named for the way its flowers hang down like spiders. Others believe it comes from its medicinal properties, as it was once used to treat spider bites. Regardless of how the plant got its name, spiderwort is well worth having in the garden. About Spiderwort Flowers The three-petaled spiderwort flowers are usually blue to purple, but may also be pink, white, or red....

Wild Violet Flowers Wild violets (Viola odorata) have heart-shaped leaves with purple-blue flowers. Some varieties also have white or yellow blooms. Although in some areas they are considered annuals or biennials, wild violets often self-seed, coming back each year in unexpected locations. The flowers that are low on the plant, referred to as cleistogamous flowers, do not open but instead produce and house seeds, allowing the plant to readily reproduce. The only downside to this attribute is the fact that wild violets have a tendency to become invasive, popping up nearly everywhere, if not controlled with some type of barrier....

White Spruce Information The most common white spruce tree use is Christmas tree farming. Due to their short, stiff needles and evenly spaced branches, they are perfect for ornament hanging. Beyond that, white spruce trees in landscapes are great as natural windbreaks, or in stands of mixed trees. If not cut down for Christmas, the trees will naturally reach a height of 40 to 60 feet (12-18 m.) with a spread of 10 to 20 feet (3-6 m....

The habanero plant grows best when purchased or started indoors in most regions of the United States. Plant them outside after the danger of any frost has passed. Follow some tips on how to grow habanero pepper for a hot and spicy crop that is tasty fresh, grilled, dried, or canned. The Habanero Plant Habanero plants have oval, simple leaves with deep glossy green color. The plants are generally bushy and just slightly taller than they are wide....

How to Eat Seed Pods Legumes are the most common seed pods you can eat. Others, like Kentucky coffeetree, have pods that are dried, crushed, and then blended into ice cream and pastries as a flavor enhancer. Who knew? Maple trees have little “helicopter” edible seed pods that can be roasted or eaten raw. When radishes are allowed to bolt, they produce edible seed pods that mimic in flavor to that of the type of radish....

What are Florida 91 Tomato Plants? The Florida 91 was developed to tolerate heat. They are essentially heat resistant tomatoes. They are prized by commercial and home growers alike. In addition to tolerating hot summers, these tomatoes resist many diseases and generally don’t form cracks, even in the hottest, most humid weather. In warm climates, you can grow Florida 91 throughout the summer and into the fall, staggering plants to get a longer harvest....

Growing Berries in Zone 9 Zone 9 can experience temperatures as low as 20 to 30 degrees F. (-7 to -1 C.) but rarely receive freezing events. What these areas do have is searing hot and long summers, as well as year-round mild temperatures. That requires a very special berry that doesn’t wilt with the heat, but also gets any chilling period required. Due to the region’s warm climate, it is considered a perfect growing zone provided plants get plenty of water....

How to Grow Herbes de Provence Most herbs prefer a sunny location with well-draining soil. Before planting, amend the soil with organic matter. The herbs used in herbes de provence seasoning can also be grown in pots inside the home over the winter. Oregano – After all danger of frost, plant oregano seedlings about 12 inches (31 cm.) apart or direct sow seeds and thin. Pinch back flower buds for a more robust flavor....

Honeycrisp Apple Information Honeycrisp apples are noted for their creamy, juicy flesh and versatility. Whether you want a pie fruit, sauce apple or fresh crispy specimen, honey crisp apples are winners. The trees are widely available and Honeycrisp apple information touts their cold hardiness, making trees suitable into United States Department of Agriculture zone 4 and possibly 3 in protected locations. Learn how to grow a Honeycrisp apple tree and enjoy years of mid-season fruits with unparalleled flavor....

Houndstongue Plant Information Houndstongue is a biennial plant found in most areas of the continental United States. You’ll see it growing along roadsides, trails and other disturbed areas including pastures after overgrazing. If it’s on your land, you should be reading up on how to remove houndstongue. You can recognize houndstongue weeds if you know something about their growth cycle. The first year weeds appear as rosettes with oblong leaves that feel like a dog’s tongue, hence the name....

How Do Ferns Purify Air? The ability of ferns, and some other plants, to remove pollutants from air, soil, or water is called phytoremediation. Ferns and other plants are able to absorb gases through their leaves and roots. It is the microorganisms in the soil that help to break down many VOC (volatile organic compounds). Around the root system, there are many fungi, bacteria, and other microbes. These organisms not only help break down nutrients for plant growth, but they also break down many harmful VOCs in the same way....

How Many Watermelons per Plant? Healthy watermelon vines produce 2-4 fruits per plant. The vines produce both male and female flowers. Both are needed to set fruit and there are fewer female flowers compared to male, about one female for every seven males. Watermelons can weigh as much as 200 pounds (90.5 kg.), but to get one that size, thinning watermelon fruit is a necessity. The vine simply does not have enough nutrients to foster more than one fruit of that size....

This is a great family project that involves celery sticks that turn colors as they absorb colored water. Read on for instructions on how to dye celery. Celery Dye Experiment Kids know that garden plants don’t eat or drink like people do. An explanation of osmosis – the process by which plants uptake water and nutrients – can quickly become too confusing for young children though. By engaging your younger kids, even toddlers, in the celery dye experiment, they will get to see plants drinking instead of hearing an explanation of it....

How to Create a Poison Garden Creating a poison garden need not be so morbidly named or crafted. Make it your own, like you would for a recipe. Put your favorite “toxic” herbs in a corner of the landscape… fenced off from other more traditional plants. Showcase old-world specimens with a long history surrounded in lore. Choose commonly seen plants once found in a witch’s garden. Likewise, you might want to stick with everyday toxic garden plants....

How to Grow Mint Indoors Growing and planting mint indoors is easy. You can find mint growing indoors in a pot of soil or even in a bottle of water. For starters, you need a container with adequate drainage for healthy plant growth. Pot up your mint plant with a good potting mix, either a regular commercial type or one with equal amounts of sand, peat, and perlite mixed in. Water the mint plant well after planting and place it in an area with indirect light, preferably an east-facing window during spring and summer or a west or south-facing one in fall and winter....

Planting a Young Aspen The easiest method of starting young aspen trees is vegetative propagation by means of root cuttings. Aspens do all the work for you, producing young plants from their roots. To “harvest” these saplings, you cut off the root suckers, dig them out and transplant them. Aspens also propagate with seeds, although this is a much more difficult process. If you are able to grow seedlings or buy some, aspen seedling transplants will be virtually the same as root sucker transplants....

Tips for Propagating Leaf Cuttings Before you start with leaf cuttings, you need to be sure to water the plant you’re planning to cut a few times prior to starting, preferably the day before. This will make sure the leaves will remain full of water and not deteriorate before roots have formed. Before you cut the leaf, make sure it is healthy, disease- and pest-free, and a good copy of the parent plant....

Possible Pole Bean Supports Pole One of the most common pole bean supports is, well, the pole. This straight stick is so often used when staking beans that it is has given its name to the bean it supports. The bean pole is used because it is one of the easiest ways to stake up pole beans. When using poles as pole bean supports, you’ll want the pole to be 6 to 8 feet (2-2....