About Peppers
1. Greek kapto, to bite or to swallow. Peppers and chillis are also known as capsicums. Their botanical name came from the Greek kapto to
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July 15, 2021
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About Ornamental Carp
1. What a bunch of carp! The two favoured denizens of the garden pond are goldfish and koi, and both are types of ornamental carp.
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July 8, 2021
About Maples
1. Promise and practicality, but sharp, too. The maple is the symbol of generosity, balance, promise, and practicality, however, its botanical name, Acer, is the
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June 25, 2021
About Horseradish
1. Strong like… horse. Horseradish got its name not because horses like it – indeed, the plant is poisonous to horses (and to cows, goats
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June 11, 2021
About Succulents
Juicy leaves 1. Juicy fruit. With succulent plants, it’s not only the fruit that’s juicy, it’s the whole plant. These remarkable green, pink, orange, blue
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June 3, 2021
About Peonies
1. What’s so great about peonies? Peonies are drought tolerant, deer resistant, fragrant, hardy to Zone 2 and they can live for over 100 years.
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May 20, 2021
About Cucumbers
1. Like broccoli with fewer calories. Cucumbers are among the world’s healthiest foods, containing health-giving lignans and flavonoids, as do broccoli, cabbage, garlic and onions,
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May 13, 2021
About Ladybugs
1. Coccinellidae. There are about 5,000 species of ladybug worldwide, but only three species go after plants and they are very specific. The Mexican bean
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May 6, 2021
Buying Plants
1. Potted plants in bloom (1). At the garden centre, should you buy plants that are already blooming or not? The question has two answers:
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April 29, 2021
About Shrubs
1. To prune or not to prune: when and how. Shrubs often need pruning to keep them well-shaped and under control, but the timing really
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April 8, 2021