When Plants are Named for Celebrities
By Larry Hodgson There’s a long history of giving plants a scientific name in honor of an important person. Such aContinue Reading
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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
Have Your Hedge and Eat It Too
By Larry Hodgson It’s easier to justify the cost of installing a hedge if it not only provides a visibleContinue Reading
Umbrella Sedge: The September 2021 Houseplant of the Month
By Larry Hodgson This popular houseplant suffers from a bit of brand confusion: I mean, the botanical name isn’t aContinue Reading
Do You Compost? Use These Tips to Get The Most Out of Yours
Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist explains the common dos and don’ts of composting By Devon Johnson Composting is a great way toContinue 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
A Plant That Tells You When to Water
I have found an excellent supplementary use for impatiens (Impatiens walleriana). They react quickly to lack of water, showing signsContinue Reading
There Is a Fungus Among Us!
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi benefit crops in many ways By Hayley CrowellNorth Carolina State University Fungi play very important roles forContinue Reading