Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez is a scientific and agricultural writer with a B.S. in Plant Sciences from Cornell University and a PhD in Chemical Biology and Infectious Disease from Harvard University.
Latest articles by Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Curved Leaf Yucca Growing: How To Grow Curved Leaf Yucca Plants
Unlike some yucca species, curved leaf yucca can grow in relatively cool and wet regions. A curved leaf yucca growing in a courtyard or a rock garden adds a decorative touch. Want to learn more about growing this plant? This article can help with that.
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Why Won’t My Cranberry Fruit – Reasons For No Fruit On A Cranberry Vine
Cranberries are a great groundcover, and they can also produce abundant fruit harvests. If your cranberry plants are producing few or no berries, there are several possibilities you'll need to consider. The following article can help with that.
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Geiger Tree Info: How To Grow Geiger Trees
If you live in a coastal region with salty soil, or if your property is exposed to direct salt spray, it can be difficult to find interesting landscape plants that will thrive. The Geiger tree (Cordia sebestena) might be the tree for you. Learn more in this article.
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Bees And Almonds: How Are Almond Trees Pollinated
If you plan to grow almond trees and you want them to produce nuts, you'll need to think about how to pollinate almond trees before you even plant. You'll need to choose the correct combination of varieties and consider your source of pollinators. Learn more here.
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What Causes Rotting Stalks In Celery: Tips For Treating Celery With Stalk Rot
People who make the attempt to row celery end up putting a lot of time into keeping it happy. That's why it's heartbreaking when your celery gets infected with a plant disease. Click here for information on one celery disease you may encounter - celery stalk rot.
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My Okra Is Rotting: What Causes Okra Blossom Blight
Okra flowers and fruits turn soft on the plants and develop a fuzzy appearance. This usually means that they've been infected with fungal okra blossom and fruit blight. Learn more about this common okra problem in this article.
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Onion Black Mold Info: Managing Black Mold On Onions
Moldy onions are a common problem both before and after harvest. Aspergillus niger is a common cause of black mold on onions, including moldy spots, streaks or patches. The same fungus causes black mold on garlic, too. Learn more about it in this article.
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Why Won't My Okra Bloom – What To Do For Okra With No Flowers
Okra is a great garden plant for warm and hot climates. In addition to the okra pods, you get to enjoy the flowers. Sometimes, though, gardeners find themselves with a large and seemingly healthy okra plant that has no flowers or fruit. Learn more here.
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Macaw Palm Info: How To Grow Macaw Palm Trees
The macaw palm is a salt-tolerant tropical palm native to the Caribbean islands of Martinique and Dominica. Similar in appearance to the queen palm, with exception to thorns that cover its trunk, this tree is relatively easy to grow in suitable areas. Learn more here.
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What Is English Hawthorn – How To Grow English Hawthorn Trees
English hawthorn is a prolific flower producer in spring. This tree is a beautiful sight when covered with its impressive flowers in shades of white, pink, or red. Learn more about English hawthorn care in this article.
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Guava Tree Pruning – How Do I Prune My Guava Tree
Guavas are a group of tropical trees in the Psidium genus that produce delicious fruit. Properly pruning a guava tree is an important part of its care. If you?re wondering how or when to prune guava trees, this article is for you.
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Knock Out Roses For Zone 9: Tips For Growing Knock Out Roses In Zone 9 Gardens
Zone 9 is the hottest zone in which some Knock Outs can grow, while others can grow in zone 10 or even 11. So, what Knock Out rose varieties can a zone 9 gardener choose from? Click the article that follows to learn more.
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Paphiopedilum Care: Growing Paphiopedilum Terrestrial Orchids
Orchids in the genus Paphiopedilum are some of the easiest to care for, and they produce beautiful, long-lasting blooms. What are Paphiopedilum orchids? Click on the following article to learn about these attractive plants.
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Zone 8 Ornamentals For Winter – Growing Ornamental Winter Plants In Zone 8
Winter gardens are a lovely sight and especially possible in zone 8, where the average minimum temperatures are between 10 and 20 degrees F. (-6.7 to -12 degrees C.). This article will give you plenty of ideas for your zone 8 ornamental winter garden.
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My Staghorn Fern Is Turning Yellow: How To Treat A Yellow Staghorn Fern
"My staghorn fern is turning yellow. What should I do?" Staghorn ferns are some of the most unusual-looking plants home gardeners can grow. They can also be expensive, so it's important to catch any problems early. Lean about fixing yellowing staghorns here.
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Verbena Plant Information: Are Verbena And Lemon Verbena The Same Thing
You may have used lemon verbena in the kitchen and seen a plant labeled 'verbena' in a garden center. You may have encountered the essential oil known as 'lemon verbena' or 'verbena oil.' So are verbena and lemon verbena the same? Find out here.
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Aster Seed Sowing – How And When To Plant Aster Seeds
You can find potted aster plants at many garden stores, but growing asters from seed is easy and less expensive. Plus, if you grow from seed, you can choose from endless varieties instead of just whatever is available at the garden center. Learn more here.
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Color Changing Lantana Flowers – Why Do Lantana Flowers Change Color
Since a lantana flower cluster has flowers of multiple ages, it will often display different colors in the center and on the edges. You can observe lantana flowers changing color in your garden as the season advances. Learn other reasons for color changing in this plant here.
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Growing Banana Fed Staghorns: How To Use Bananas To Feed A Staghorn Fern
In the case of the staghorn fern, adding whole banana peels is just as effective as composting them first. You can ?feed? a whole peel or even a whole banana to the plant by placing it on top of the plant, among its fronds. Learn more in this article.
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Are Rhizomorphs Good Or Bad: What Do Rhizomorphs Do
Many fungal species use hyphae to form larger structures in your garden or yard. Even mushrooms consist of many hyphae closely packed together. We've all seen mushrooms, but what about another fungal structure, the rhizomorph? Learn more here.
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Zone 9 Vine Varieties: Common Vines That Grow In Zone 9
Because vines grow vertically, even those gardening in small spaces can fit in a vine or two. If you live in zone 9, you may have wondered what vine varieties are good choices for your garden. Use the suggestions in this article to help get you started.
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Why Are Drainage Holes Important: Do Pots Need Drain Holes
Why are drainage holes important? No matter what type of plants you are growing, using containers with drainage holes is essential to their health. A lack of drainage is one of the most common culprits in cases of unhealthy and dying plants.
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