Thumbelina Zinnia: A Truly Dwarf Garden Marvel
Short internodes yield a six inch Thumbelina zinnia with as many leaves and flowers as taller varieties. The compact globe shaped plant comes in red orange yellow pink and white and is ideal for edging window boxes and low borders. It blooms quickly, resists heat, and keeps a bright display all summer.
Inexpensive Hedge Grows From Seeds
A cheap hedge can be grown by sowing Kochia seeds. For a dense green hedge choose Summer Cypress, yielding about 50 feet from a 25 cent packet. If red foliage is preferred, the Mexican Firebush Kochia turns bright red after frost and remains less dense than Summer Cypress.
Men and Women Grow Roses in Home Gardens
Men grow roses at home more often than women do, while couples in man wife teams tend to produce more roses than either gender alone. This reflects collaborative gardening efforts boosting rose cultivation among households.
Lemon cucumber offers gentle round variety for sensitive eaters
Round cucumber seeds indicate a lemon type that is easier on digestion with less distress. Grown by gardeners seeking mild flavor, this cucumber supports fresh salads and ornamental use.
Police crack down on workers using qat in office hours
Yemen police are ordered to crack down on government employees using qat during work. The narcotic shrub, grown in Yemen and Ethiopia, faced a ban by British authorities six years ago, lifted after an inquiry found no clear harm.
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Parsey Best Started Indoors In Plant Starter
Indoor germination is advised as seeds take three weeks to sprout. It is a versatile flavoring for sauces, salads, and as a garnish for meats.
Beetle Thrives on Cayenne Pepper Diet
A tiny beetle species survives by feeding on cayenne pepper. Researchers note its specialized gut bacteria help detoxify capsaicin, enabling adaptation to the spicy diet. Further study will reveal ecological and evolutionary implications.
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