Gladiolus gets its name from the Latin word for sword. This plant is often referred to as the flower of gladiators. Legend claims that ancient warriors wore the corms around their necks to help...
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What is a summer barbecue or clambake without corn on the cob? Whether it is boiled, steamed, or grilled nothing tastes quite as good as a fresh ear of corn. Tomatoes get a lot of votes as a...
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Throughout history, the color purple has been associated with royalty. During the time of ancient Rome it was the color of the robe worn by the Caesars and today it is still used by the British...
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This month we have a recipe that uses Peas. There is evidence that Peas are one of the oldest cultivated vegetables with evidence that they were used as a food source as far back as ancient...
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Last week we shared some time-saving tips for your vegetable garden. If you missed that article you can click on this link to review it. There are some tips we suggested in last month’s...
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I suspect that you’re probably in the same boat as I am. Between late hours at the office or the work you bring home with you and family commitments there never seems to be enough time to get...
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Did you know that scientists have documented that the cultivation of roses dates back nearly 5,000 years? It is little wonder that they remain so popular with gardeners! How long a rose bush lives...
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Pink has been a popular color in flower arrangements and weddings for decades and no color I can think of says spring has arrived more than the green grass and new leaves on the trees. Put these...
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