The Prime Jim Primocane Fruiting Blackberry is a hybrid plant released in 2004 by the University of Arkansas. Most blackberries grow on canes in the second year; Prime Jim was developed to fruit on one-year-old canes. The plants can provide a high yield of fruits, especially around Oregon's Willamet

The moonflower (Ipomoea alba), is similar to its cousin, the morning glory, but while morning glory blossoms open in the morning, moonflower blooms at night. The moonflower blooms close into tight buds in the morning, and will open again when the sun goes down. Plant moonflower seeds directly in the

Graceful columbine thrives in low-sunlight areas.purple columbine flowers image by Lijuan Guo from Fotolia.comCoping with low sunlight is a common part of gardening. Trees, fences and other permanent landscape features all cast shadows that limit or block the sun’s rays. These shady...

The Topsy-Turvy or upside-down tomato planter has gained popularity as a solution to growing home-grown tomatoes on urban patios and in small suburban gardens. A determined and skillful gardener can grow practically any variety of tomato in this style of planter, but not every type is ideal. The Big

Native to the United States, yellow jessamine is a woody vine capable of reaching a height of 30 feet. The vine has dark green leaves and yellow blooms that have a strong, sweet scent. Yellow jessamine grows abundantly in Georgia and is commonly known as the pride of Augusta because of its prevalenc

Flax plant comes from the Linaceae family. Flax plants stand at 120 cm tall, with long, thin stems and the leaves about 2 to 4 cm in width. Leaves can be woven to create an amazing creation of bags, mats and even flowers. A single leaf creates an amazing flower. Beginner weavers will enjoy making a

Peppers are a great way to spice up an otherwise bland dish, and to add color to a garden too. However, when you have leftover pepper seeds, you'll want to be sure to save those seeds for next year's planting.Moisture is one of the pepper seed's main enemies. Keep your pepper seeds prope

Bromeliad plants, which belong to the same family as the pineapple plant, are excellent to grow and maintain. These beautiful plants have exotic-looking blooms that can last up to three months. Bromeliad plants are very adaptable to various light and soil conditions, making this plant a popular indo

With bright-red flowers and jewel-toned fruit, the pomegranate tree enhances the beauty of a landscape. Picking the attractive pomegranate flowers will reduce fruit yield.

The hawthorn is a deciduous tree and is in the same family as the rosebush. It makes an effective hedgerow due to its rapid growth and thorny branches. Hawthorns can live for many generations and are very hardy. Some varieties bloom once or twice a year. It has small green berries on its...

Fruit flies lay eggs on the surface of fruits and vegetables in the garden or home, according to the University of Kentucky. When the larvae hatch, they eat across their food source. You may see fruit flies near garbage cans, mops, empty bottles or kitchen sinks. Because fruit flies can carry harmfu

Borax is a natural product used for a variety of purposes, including the extermination of ants and other insects. If you want to avoid insecticides, you can make your own ant poison using borax and a few other supplies from home. Borax mixed with foods entices ants to come dine on your poisonous bai

If you want to keep your vegetable vines healthy throughout the growing and harvesting seasons, learn the proper cutting techniques. If you make improper cuts, you can leave the plant's vines vulnerable to insects and disease. Even if you notice how simple it is to twist vine vegetables off their st

The tomato is not just tasty, it also repels insects.Pete Starman/Stockbyte/Getty ImagesWhether your garden is for show purposes or just a small space carved out in your backyard for yourself, bugs and insects can create a real problem for you. Many gardeners do not like to use chemical...

Just about anything you can grow in the garden, you can grow in containers. Container gardening provides a solution for limited space and poor soil conditions. Purple coneflowers grow 3-to-4 feet tall. This sunflower relative produces flowers 3-to-4 inches in diameter with a cone-shaped center surro

garden organic ryton ryton gardens warwickshire mi image by david hughes from Fotolia.comIn order to prepare for early spring gardening, dedicated green thumbs should begin to plan in the cold months of mid-winter. Planning for an early spring garden can be a great way to beat back some...

Rice is classified by size, shape and color of the grain, as well as its stickiness. There are three different sizes of rice: long, medium and short. Short-grain rice is almost round in shape and is stickier than long- or medium-grain rice when it has been cooked. Short-grain rice is used for a vari

You can grow several varieties of chestnut trees in South Carolina.Ursula Alter/Photodisc/Getty ImagesRoasted chestnuts are a Christmas tradition in many areas, and harvesting nuts you've cultivated and grown yourself surely satisfies more than buying them at a supermarket. All chestnut...

Bamboo is a plant that is related to the grass family. Although bamboo looks like a tree, it behaves similarly to grass. Bamboo stems have nodes, just like grasses. Cold hardy bamboo plants reproduce similarly to grasses by sending out runners, which are called rhizomes, beneath the surface of the s

Fungi are a group of organisms that includes molds, yeasts, mushrooms, and toadstools. The fungus has a wide variety of uses and is a vital part of the ecosystem.