This is a collection of articles
covering different aspects of tropical plants, horticulture, gardening and
natural healthcare. Please check
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Avocados
Avocado uses and recipes by food writer
Jennifer A. Wickes.
Bananas
Banana uses and recipes by food writer
Jennifer A. Wickes.
Bananas in Central
Florida
An article by Eric Schmidt of Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando, Florida, covering
important information for selection and cultivation of bananas in a subtropical
climate.
Bareroot
Tree Planting and Care
How to successfully establish bareroot trees and shrubs purchased by mail order.
Butterfly
Gardening
Author Jane Lake gives tips on how to attract butterflies to the garden for
beauty and pollination.
Cranberries Can
Reduce Your Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease
Bill Herren describes the heath benefits of cranberries.
Gingers are for
Everyone!
How to grow gingers in the subtropical climate of central Florida. By
Helen BeVier and Eric Schmidt of Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando.
Grafting Made
Easy
Charles Novak explains why and how to graft your own plants.
Green Tea (Camellia
sinensis) and Weight Loss
An article which outlines the benefits of drinking green tea.
Heliconia
Planting and Care
How to plant and care for heliconia rhizomes. Also applies to gingers and
other members of the Zingiberales order.
Heliconia Society of
Puerto Rico
The #1 society for heliconias and other members of the Zingiberales order in
Puerto Rico. Website includes an extensive photo gallery and online
newsletter.
Howard
Lyman's "Mad Cowboy" Newsletter (December 2007)
Excellent resource for up to date information, articles, recipes and links for
environmental, health, and vegetarian issues. Howard is an ex-cattle
rancher with a powerful message about health, diet, and the American food
machine.
How to Attract
Hummingbirds
Marilyn Pokorney describes ways to bring
these winged jewels into your garden.
Lemons
Lemon uses and recipes by food writer
Jennifer A. Wickes.
Vegetarian Does Not Have to be "All Or Nothing"
Tips for reducing meat consumption.
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