Carolyn Barton
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Stories By Carolyn Barton
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Homemade Aphid Insecticide
Homemade Aphid Insecticide. An aphid is a small green insect that feeds on sap from plants. It is also referred to as plant lice. Aphids collect on the undersides of leaves and cause leaves to wilt or yellow. An aphid will often lay eggs on a plant that will produce 40 to 60 larvae. There are several home remedies that will eliminate aphids.
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How To Grow Siberian Ginseng
How to Grow Siberian Ginseng. Siberian ginseng is not technically real ginseng. It is closely related to other ginsengs, but not of the same genus. The plant grows wild in hardwood forests in most areas of North America. Growing is recommended for USDA Zones 2B to 8. Siberian ginseng grows in shrub form; male plants produce purple flowers, while females produce green blooms. This plant can be difficult to start from seed, but is easy to care for once growth has begun. Seeds should be started in the fall.
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