Monthly Archives: August 2009

What are the modification and function of the roots of mangrove and orchid?

novemberbaby asked: For example, roots of carrots are enlarged and fleshy (tap), and their function is the storage of starch. Roots of pandan are prop, aerial, and their function is for support. What about mangroves and orchids? Kati

Does it work to grow flowers in half-barrels or tubs?

adam_l_thomas asked: I always wanted to have a flower garden, but because of the location of our house, I can’t plant a real garden. I saw these large tub like things at the Home Depot in the gardening section… do these works good for growing flowers? If so, what kinds of flowers? Any special instructions? … Continue reading

Gardening Tips for Peas and Watermelon in Canada?

butterfliesbrown asked: I live in Saskatchewan Canada, and this is my first garden. I saw one flower on one of my pea plants yesterday, and I am wondering how long they will take to produce now that they have started flowering? Also I have about 13 watermelon plants that have been doing ok, but a … Continue reading