Are Flowering Cabbages Edible?
By Larry Hodgson Question: This spring I sowed some flowering cabbages and it was a huge success: they’re absolutely beautiful andContinue Reading
Category: Vegetables
What Vine Is This?
By Larry Hodgson Question: A few years ago, I planted this climbing plant in my garden in Montreal. To my surprise,Continue Reading
White or Yellow Spots on Tomatoes
By Larry Hodgson Question: What’s causing the yellow or white spots on our tomatoes? Underneath, the flesh is white, spongy andContinue Reading
What to Do About Scabby Potatoes?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I grew three bags of potatoes this year and two-thirds have been attacked by scab. It’s anythingContinue Reading
Saving Squash Seed: No Hanky Panky Allowed!
Par Larry Hodgson Squashes are masters at crossing with their neighbors. Even varieties that are very different in appearance, suchContinue Reading
The Jerusalem Artichoke: Is Any Vegetable Easier to Grow?
By Larry Hodgson When French explorer Jacques Cartier stopped in the little Iroquoian village Stadacona during his second trip toContinue Reading
Identifying a Mystery Tomato
By Larry Hodgson Question: I’ve sent you the photo of the tomatoes that grew in our garden this summer. Can youContinue Reading
Why Are My Tomatoes Green Inside?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I just harvested my first tomatoes and discovered the inside was still greenish. Is this normal? AreContinue Reading
Plants That Are Both Edible and Poisonous
By Larry Hodgson It may seem strange to think that a plant can be both edible and toxic and yetContinue Reading
Backyard Gardening for Your Table and Community
By Suzie Wilson These days, many seniors are embracing the idea of growing produce for themselves, their friends, and theirContinue Reading