Amwoga Khalwale

Welcome to Mississippi Greens Website. My name is Amwoga Weldon Khalwale, and I’m an environmentalist, gardener and climate change advocate. I am passionate about protecting nature through sustainable gardening. I currently live in Nairobi, Kenya. I have extensively travelled throughout the 50 States, that make up, the United States of America while conducting research on vegetation in the U.S. landscape. Born and raised in Rockville, Montgomery County in the State of Maryland. I hold a degree in Botany from University of Wyoming as well as Master’s degree in Plant Science from University of British Columbia. With experience working on large organic farms, Orchards, water conservation research, potted plants and forest ecosystems, I believe sharing my vast knowledge through this website will be one of my contribution to humanity in as far as care for biodiversity and fighting climate change is concerned. When am not traveling around studying various plants or writing for this website, I love sharing with people new ideas, trends and best practices related to gardening, especially outdoor gardening and growing plants of all kinds. The views and opinions expressed in this website are purely based on personal experience and knowledge that I have acquired through schooling. In as much as I believe all the information I share is materially factual and doesn't in anyway contradict existing scientific consensuses on matters plants, I take cognizance of the fact that we are living in the information age where information and knowledge is increasingly becoming dynamic. Therefore, the information you read on this website shouldn’t be used to an extent of it being a replacement of professional advice. Thank you. I am glad, you're reading my articles.

14 Types of Gnats And How To Identify Them

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Many people get confused about exactly what gnats mean when they hear it used in context of homes or buildings. Well, gnats are pesky little flying insects with generally slender body with long and narrow wings. Most species measure not more than an inch long whereas some are only a fraction of an inch. These … Read more

24 Types of Avocados In North America

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Avocados are superfoods that have been around for centuries and are among the most nutritious foods. They are generally available in a variety of tastes and sizes. Avocados are native to Central America, but they can now be found all around the world. They are an extremely versatile food that can be used in many … Read more

Parts of a Sunflower: What You Need To Know

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Overview Sunflowers are part of the Asteraceae family, which is the second largest plant family and contains over 16 000 different species. Sunflowers are the only major crop that originated solely in North America most likely in the Central United States. The plant has large, broad lower leaves which are oval and arranged alternately on … Read more

Black Prince Heirloom Tomato: Description, Seeds, Taste And Care

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What Is Black Prince Tomato? Black Prince tomato botanically referred to as Solanum lycopersicum is an early to mid-season heirloom variety with dark coloring and robust complex flavors. The shoulders of the fruits are mahogany green while the end ripens to a deep red. When cultivated outside the tomato fruits are available in the summer through … Read more

Trees That Grow Well In Dry And Hot Arizona

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Overview Trees are a great asset to the Southwestern landscape. They provide shade, oxygen and even clean the air by removing carbon II oxide from it. Trees also provide habitat for many animals and insects, including birds and butterflies. Arizona is generally a desert with hot, dry summer at the lowest elevations and cold winter … Read more

Hillbilly Tomato: Size, Seeds, Taste & Care

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What is a Hillbilly Tomato? The Hillbilly tomato is a heirloom variety originating from West Virginia of the United States as early as the 1880s. Like all heirlooms, it is an open pollinated cultivar, meaning that saved seed being passed down through family generations grows true to the original parent type. Hillbilly tomato botanically referred … Read more

18 Types of Eucalyptus Trees: Leaves, Flowers, Bark – Identification Guide (With Pictures)

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Eucalyptus trees are among the most popular evergreen trees native to Australia where they are commonly referred to as gum trees or stringybark trees. Eucalyptus trees are widely cultivated throughout many places around the world from Africa, Asia, Europe, South America to North America. They grow quickly and easily wherever there is sufficient rainfall. They … Read more