The Rutgers tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum) is one of the tastiest tomatoes ever. In the words of Lyman Schermerhorn, the breeder credited with developing the variety: The flavor of the fruit is very pleasing and makes juice with a medium high percentage of sugar with low … [Read more...]
4 Common Types of Agave Plant to Grow in Your Garden
The agave plant is a broad-leafed succulent that takes 8-10 years to mature. One of its unique characteristics is that it blooms only once, before dying shortly thereafter. The blooming section of the flower saps all of the energy from the plant, causing it to … [Read more...]
How to Grow Marshmallow Plant
By Jennifer Poindexter Did you know marshmallows got their start in the garden? They were once a treat held together with the sap found in, what is now known as, the marshmallow herb. Gelatin has since taken the herb’s place as the glue for marshmallows. You can still use … [Read more...]
132 Juglone Tolerant Plants That Can Grow Near Black Walnut Trees
By Erin Marissa Russell If your property includes a black walnut tree, you’re likely familiar with black walnut toxicity and the difficulty of keeping plants near your black walnut tree alive. However, you may not be aware that some plants are not as susceptible to black … [Read more...]
How to Grow Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
By Matt Gibson Tarragon is a perennial herb that has been cultivated for culinary purposes dating back to 500 BC in Ancient Greece. Originally from Siberia, tarragon has been naturalized to temperate climates all throughout Asia, Europe, and the United States. In the 15th … [Read more...]
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