About Sesame
1. Open sesame. Ali Baba overheard this magical phrase as he watched the 40 Thieves enter their cave of stolen goods; however, the pods of
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January 28, 2021
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About Olives
1. Peace. Olive branches are a symbol of peace, and so we will look further into this species this week, with Remembrance coming up. In
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November 5, 2020
About Walnuts
1. Native or Persian? The walnuts you put in cookies and pies are probably Persian, or Juglans regia, also known as English. But there are
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October 8, 2020
About Pears
1. Old fruit. Pears have been cultivated for at least 4000 years. The genus is believed to be from Western China, and to have spread
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October 1, 2020
About Tomato Troubles
1. Blossom end rot. This is one tomato trouble that is a source of frustration to many first-time growers! Blossom end rot forms when the
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August 27, 2020
About Strawberries
1. The strawberry isn’t a berry. It isn’t even a fruit. Botanically speaking, the strawberry is a false fruit because it isn’t formed from the
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July 3, 2020
Asian Greens
A shrinking globe brought Asian vegetables to prominence in North America. Tourists, soldiers returning from the Korean and Vietnam wars, and Asian immigrants helped introduce
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June 19, 2020
About Brassicas
Watch for an article on these vegetables in the summer issue of Canada’s Local Gardener magazine! 1. All the same species. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts,
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June 11, 2020
About Berries
Gooseberries are true berries Raspberries Blackberries Saskatoon berries Blueberries Currants Honeyberries Cranberries 1. A tomato is a berry, a blueberry is not. A berry is
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May 21, 2020
About Beans
1. Bean, legume or pulse? All three words mean the same thing but in different ways. “Bean” can refer to non-leguminous plants, though, and often
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April 24, 2020