About Walnuts
1. Native or Persian? The walnuts you put in cookies and pies are probably Persian, or Juglans regia, also known
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Edibles
About Pears
1. Old fruit. Pears have been cultivated for at least 4000 years. The genus is believed to be from Western
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Tomato Troubles
1. Blossom end rot. This is one tomato trouble that is a source of frustration to many first-time growers! Blossom
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Strawberries
1. The strawberry isn’t a berry. It isn’t even a fruit. Botanically speaking, the strawberry is a false fruit because
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Asian greens
A shrinking globe brought Asian vegetables to prominence in North America. Tourists, soldiers returning from the Korean and Vietnam wars,
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About Brassicas
Watch for an article on these vegetables in the summer issue of Canada’s Local Gardener magazine! 1. All the
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About Berries
Gooseberries are true berries Raspberries Blackberries Saskatoon berries Blueberries Currants Honeyberries Cranberries 1. A tomato is a berry, a blueberry
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About Beans
1. Bean, legume or pulse? All three words mean the same thing but in different ways. “Bean” can refer to
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Victory Gardens
1. What? Victory gardens are vegetable gardens planted during a war by those staying at home. The idea is that,
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More about Potatoes
How to save and store true potato seeds After flowering, some pollinated potatoes will produce seeds, or true seeds as they
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