By Erin Marissa Russell & Matt Gibson If deer are common in your region, as a gardener you already know there’s more to the relationship between people who love plants and deer (who also love plants) than simply enjoying the presence of these graceful creatures as they … [Read more...]
Scallions vs. Shallots, Explained
By Erin Marissa Russell What's the difference between scallions and shallots? Both scallions and shallots are alliums that are used in the kitchen as aromatics to season the food they are cooked with. Despite being related, however, these two vegetables are actually fairly … [Read more...]
Corn vs. Maize, What’s the Difference?
What's the difference between corn and maize? Not much! Corn and maize are both terms that reference the same cereal grain. Corn is primarily used in the North American english vernacular, whereas maize is used in the British english vernacular. Though the two words are often … [Read more...]
What You Might Not Know About the San Marzano Tomato
San Marzano tomatoes are famous worldwide for their sweet taste and thick flesh. Their reputation is a gold standard by which other tomatoes are judged. They are a high yielding tomato variety with origins dating back to 18th century Italy. San Marzanos are not a … [Read more...]
How do you take care of a potted poinsettia indoors?
QUESTION: How do you take care of a potted poinsettia indoors? Every year my blooms fall off and they look terrible after just a few weeks. - Michelle R ANSWER: Don't feel too bad. Poinsettias are notoriously hard to care for as a houseplant. But there are plenty of things you … [Read more...]
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