Monthly Archives: July 2024

Simply Making the Plant World More Diverse

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Biologicalenrichment

One of easiest ways to increase plant diversity in the natural world is to look for potential species that can reproduce and increase on their own without burning, mowing or herbiciding everything to near death. The same can be said … Continue reading →

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Now That’s A Grape

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Biologicalenrichment

Its interesting in that grapes are so widely consumed in so many forms, yet if you mention woody agriculture or tree crops, they are not considered in the same life saving way as a tree. Vitis is vine in Latin. … Continue reading →

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Purpurea

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Biologicalenrichment

Purple pigments in plants attract attention. Probably the most well known purple plant is the purple leaf Norway maple. It is produced from seed as well as varietal selections with intense purple coloration. You still see it in the nursery … Continue reading →

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Meet the Perennial Brassicas

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Biologicalenrichment

It’s a common experience with gardeners to discover sprouts on year old broccoli or cabbage stalks from the year before. Even the Brussel sprouts will kick out a new stem in the second year. This is because by and large … Continue reading →

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