Who doesn’t love a good brassica oleracea? This broad species of vegetables contain many of the typical gardener’s favorites, including kale and cabbage. But what are the real differences between… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
Em Casalena
Em Casalena is a writer at A-Z Animals where their primary focus is on plants, gardening, and sustainability. Em has been writing and researching about plants for nearly a decade and is a proud Southwest Institute of Healing Arts graduate and certified Urban Farming instructor.
Em is a resident of Arizona and enjoys learning about eco-conscious living, thrifting at local shops, and caring for their Siamese cat Vladimir.
You're missing out on a home gardener's favorite if you've never heard of a Meyer lemon. Meyer lemons are a thin-skinned hybrid fruit that is partially a lemon and partially… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
If you enjoy hiking or camping, it’s necessary to know how to tell poison ivy apart from other plants. This skin irritant can really put a damper on your camping… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
Which root is superior when making a spicy dish—ginger or horseradish—is the subject of foodie and gardener dispute. Which one ought to be used in your upcoming recipe? Naturally, the… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
Succulents are generally similar to one another. If you're just starting to collect them, it could be challenging to tell them apart. Luckily, you can learn to tell them apart… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
The nutrient-rich legume family includes lentils and beans, which are renowned for their high levels of protein and vital nutrients. These vegetables can be used in place of meat or… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
With thousands of varieties available, tomatoes are a wonderfully adaptable fruit. You can choose huge meaty varieties that can cover an entire sandwich while remaining sweet and delicately fragrant or… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
The Japanese maple is a true staple in any landscaping plan, and there are many cultivars of this gorgeous shrub. The red dragon Japanese maple boasts beautiful, lacy, purple leaves… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
The seeds of the Phaseolus lunatus plant are referred to as butter beans, lima beans, and sieva beans. They are offered in both juvenile and mature forms and can be… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
Kentia and areca palms are the two most popular types of palms. Indoor palms, some of which are climbers and others more of the shrub variety, can have a significant… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
Hamamelis virginiana, commonly known as witch hazel, and forsythia suspensa, commonly known as forsythia, are two beautiful and somewhat similar plants. However, some key differences between witch hazel vs. forsythia… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
Wax myrtles and crepe myrtles are independent genera of trees and shrubs with extremely different physical characteristics and cultural requirements, despite the fact that they may have similar popular names.… Read More
By Em Casalena 2 years ago
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