Some plants can be both beautiful and toxic at the same time. This includes the castor bean, Ricinus communis, a common invasive plant. Still commercially grown in some areas of the world for its industrial uses, castor beans have also been ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species
By Ralph E. Mitchell Every plant has a history behind it. The poinsettia was named after Joel Poinsett, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. The genus of the African violet is Saintpauli named after Baron Von Saintpaul. The begonia was discovered in ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
What is red and black and leaves a red stain when squashed? That's right, the Jadera bugs are back! We have been receiving many calls and e-mails concerning this interesting insect called the scentless plant bug or, more commonly, the Jadera ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease