Latest articles by Bonnie Grant
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History Of Baquieu Lettuce
Did you know that lettuce has been cultivated since 500 BC? That’s right. This veggie appeared at royal tables of Persian kings about 550 BC. A neat lettuce to grow is Baquieu, a French heirloom with a tight head and crisp sweet flavor.
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Growing Lemon Drop Tomato Plants
One of the most prolific plants in my garden is the Lemon Drop tomato. This beauty is a sport from Snow White cherry plants, a happy accident, of which most gardeners like myself love. It produces sweet large cherry tomatoes with a golden color and lovely scent.
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Information On Burgess Buttercup Heirloom Squash
Heirloom specimens have gained popularity, as "oldies but goodies" produce better, offer different textures and flavors, and help conserve traditional varieties. Burgess buttercup squash is just one of them.
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Information About Red Malabar Spinach Plant
You are in for a real surprise when you grow Red Malabar spinach plant. The vibrant reddish-purple stems are the real standouts, popping out of a sea of green leaves. An interesting tidbit of red-stem spinach info is that it is not a true spinach.
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History Of Turkish Italian Orange Eggplant
There is something very exotic, and yet adorably cute, about Turkish Orange eggplants. The chubby little fruits are also confusingly referred to as Turkish Italian because of their popularity in Italy.
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History Of Rattlesnake Beans
I hate snakes. They creep me out. A therapeutic exercise asks a phobic such as me to surround themselves with that which they fear most in order to overcome such feelings. My answer comes in the form of Rattlesnake beans.
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Tigger Melon Heirloom Plants
I must confess to being a fan of cucurbits. Melons, squash and gourds come in such a variety of sizes, shapes, textures and colors. Tigger melon is one of the prettiest, with a slightly psychedelic appearance reminiscent of tie-dyed fabric.
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Learn About Tom Thumb Heirloom Peas
Small space gardeners will love Tom Thumb heirloom peas. These diminutive plants produce an abundance of peas in a tiny space. Pop them in the garden or a container and enjoy the sweet taste of home-grown produce.
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Learn About Golden Beetroot History
If you are particularly accident prone, like me, you might want to avoid bright colored staining vegetables like beets. That pinkish-red never comes out. Fortunately, there is a clothes saving alternative beet. Growing Burpee’s Golden beet is the answer.
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Aubervilliers Cabbage Plant History And Facts
Aubervilliers cabbage has a rich and storied history in a very specific part of France. Here's its story.
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Reisetomate Heirloom Tomato Plant History
Reisetomate tomato plants are ancient plants in the nightshade family, closely aligned with peppers and eggplants. They purportedly originated in early Peruvian civilization, but their unique appearance and tangy flavor put them sharply on today's dinner menus.
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Kellogg's Breakfast Tomato History
Pumpkin colored tomatoes? Kellogg’s breakfast tomatoes are a cheery orange with sweet tangy flavor and super charged growth. The Kellogg tomato plant is an heirloom variety that is bound to please the entire family both as a slicing tomato and a robust sauce variety.
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Learn About The History Of Fish Peppers
You may not have heard of a fish pepper but I guarantee you, you will like it. This historical pepper will amaze with its color palette, whimsically mottled leaves and daring flavor. The fish pepper history starts in the Caribbean but also has a rich tradition here in the United States.
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Top 5 Lawn Alternatives To Grass
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Learn About Crystal Apple Cucumber History
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Marigold Flowers Throughout Time
Since the Aztec period, marigold flower history has encompassed medicine, spirituality, cuisine and even magic. The many uses of marigold flowers throughout time weave an interesting history of marigolds and their importance in our lives, past and present.
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History Of Grandpa Admire's Lettuce
The descendants of a Civil War veteran named a lettuce after their grandpa and preserved seeds in the family until 1977 when it was given to the Seed Savers Exchange.Â
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Quaker Pie Pumpkin Plant History
Quaker pie pumpkin plant really did come from a Quaker homestead. What other surprises does this magnificent pumpkin have to reveal? Read a bit further for the history of Quaker pie pumpkins and details on its attributes.
