Showing posts with label gardening. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gardening. Show all posts

Friday, 7 December 2018

What to plant in your garden if you live in warm climate

Growing plants outside your hardiness zone is either difficult or impossible. If you live in Florida or other warm states, it is necessary to plant crops suited to warm climates. These plants can flourish despite the scorching heat or lack of water. Here are some examples of heat-tolerant plants with which you can fill your garden:

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Egyptian Star Cluster
These flowers are also known as Pentas. They are tropical plants that can be found in some of the hottest climates on Earth including Africa, Arabia, and Madagascar. Unlike other flowers, they bloom the most when exposed to a full sun.

Cosmos
These are tall daisy-like flowers with showy annuals and vibrant colors. They are native to Mexico and can withstand heat, dry soil, and drought. Too much water and nutrients in the soil can make them weak-stemmed, so keep that in mind. They require very little maintenance but can brighten up your garden.
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Hawaiian Blue Agetarum
Despite its name, the plant is originally from Mexico. Unlike other plants, this flower actually needs heat. When you plant its seeds, make sure the soil is warm. It also needs to be watered with warm water.

Reflexed Stonecrop
For a succulent plant, this can tolerate heat like no other. It’s a popular choice to use in rock gardens. Where other plants turn brown due to dryness, the reflexed stonecrop remains green and lush.

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Friday, 16 November 2018

Selling horticulture to millennials


Millennials are tech-savvy and sometimes regarded as hungry for online attention.  They are the fastest growing group of garden consumers, yet the number of millennials working in the agriculture industry is comparatively low than the working population in other industries.

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Born after 1980, millennials have massive buying power.  In recent years, they have begun to flock the digital space with selfies and social media updates for their appreciation of gardening and other green hobbies.  Their respect for anything organic has brought them to the green market, increasing the value of horticulture among their age group.  Meanwhile, the buying power of millennials is overtaken by their ability to influence consumers, making them a notable force and a valuable bunch in the industry.
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The desire of millennials to go green has an impact even on their ventures.  As more and more are escaping the mundanities of their 9 to 5 jobs, members of this generation are starting to capitalize on market interest through the online sale of plants and herbs.  Their desire to stand out from the crowd forces them to think outside the box, especially in making gardening appealing to their peers.

A good way to start building a millennial-led business founded on farming is by sharing knowledge about the industry and how important horticulture is for the society.  Product sale must be preceded by knowledge sharing.  In addition, parents of millennials are known to share in and influence the purchasing power of the generation. Campaigns vaunting the value of horticulture should also include them.

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