10 Neat Things About Cabbage and Broccoli
1. Something sweet about sulfur. The distinctive flavor of brassicas (broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, kale, cabbage and collard greens)
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10 Neat Things About Mosquitoes
1. Blood suckers or nectar suppers? In spite of what you’ve heard, mosquitoes don’t eat blood. They eat nectar from
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10 Neat Things about Garlic
1. Vampire repellent. There are many theories as to why garlic is considered an effective vampire deterrent: 1) Vampires are
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10 Neat Things About Poison Ivy
1. We are family. Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac are all in the genus Toxicodendron, which falls into
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10 Neat Things About Nettles
1. Hypodermic needle, anyone? Long before man came up with the idea of injecting our bodies with chemicals, the stinging
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10 Neat Things about Hydrangeas
1. Five types. There are about 75 species of hydrangea in the world, but only five species typically grown in
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10 Neat Things About Spinach
1. I’m strong to the finish, ‘cause I eats me spinach… Spinach can make you strong, but not as strong
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Ten Neat Things About Petunias
1. Nectar for friends, poison for foes. The lovely scent of petunias is in the nectar, which is why pollinators
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10 Neat Things About Hostas
1. You can eat them? Yes! Young hosta shoots are edible and are considered a delicacy in some cultures, including
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Test Your Garden Knowledge: Weather in the garden
How much do you think you know about what goes on with the weather in your garden? Test your knowledge
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