The Fruit That Came in From the Cold
Haskap or honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea, formerly L. edulis) is a fruit-bearing shrub that has been available in nurseries a goodContinue Reading
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One Blueberry Plant, Two Crops!
If you want to grow your own blueberries, I have just the variety you’re looking for: ‘Perpetua’ (Vaccinium x ‘Perpetua’),Continue Reading
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Edible Houseplants
Question: Are there any houseplants that are both edible and attractive? Clecio Turgeon Answer: There are many tropical plants thatContinue Reading
A Banana a Day Keeps the Psychologist Away!
Did you know that eating a banana can make you happier? That’s because it contains tryptophan, a type of proteinContinue Reading
A Lemon or Orange Tree From Seed?
One fun winter project for both children and adults is to sow citrus seeds and watch them turn into charmingContinue Reading
The World’s Stinkiest Fruit
The Asians call it the king of fruits, but the durian, a curious fruit covered with spiky protuberances that looksContinue Reading
Are Citrus Going the Way of the Dodo?
World citrus production is under serious threat by a disease, citrus greening, also known as huánglóngbìng or HLB (the ChineseContinue Reading
Apple Seeds Rarely Give Interesting Fruits
Question: Ten years ago, I planted some apple seeds and kept one plant that has since grown on to becomeContinue Reading
Edible Plants With Poisonous Habits
It may seem strange to think that a plant can be both edible and toxic and yet that is inContinue Reading
When Raspberry Canes Wilt at the Tip…
One of the most damaging insects to raspberries is the raspberry cane borer (Oberea affinis). You rarely see the insectContinue Reading