Generally speaking, snake plants (Sansevieria trifasciata) are forgiving, easy-to-grow houseplants noted for their beautiful ...

Companion planting with snake plants can save space and create visually appealing arrangements with other houseplants. Snake ...

Also known as bitter gourd, balsam pear has been used in Asian cooking for years. It's a fascinating plant: like a fat ... raised above the ground. Snake gourds also do well in polytunnels ...

Natural loofah sponges actually come from the fruits of vine-growing Luffa plants. These plants are part of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) making them relatives of watermelons, cucumbers and ...

Gourds should be stored in the salad tray of the fridge, where they will keep for 3-4 days. They do not freeze well, although some varieties such as the wax gourd may be pickled.

Gourds are prolific viners, so allow them space to spread or use a trellis to allow gourd plants to grow vertically. Growing luffa, dipper and bottle gourds on a trellis will assure that these ...

Many vegetable gardeners look for new crops or new varieties of crops they have experience growing to add to their garden. And this is the time of year when gardeners start to think about how they ...

In our guide to the best house plants, Bloombox Club’s snake plant laurentii (£32.95, Bloomboxclub.com) was featured for both its eye-catching spikey leaves and its ability to purify air.

These 100 per cent biodegradable cups and flasks are grown from gourd plants and made within inside custom 3D-printed moulds. The vessels come in two different shapes, a flask and a cup.

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