In reproductive terms, tomatoes have perfect flowers (containing both male and female reproductive parts) and are predominantly self-pollinated. In most open-pollinated varieties the stigma that receives pollen is enclosed by a cone of fused anthers so that plant crossing is rare, making isolation unnecessary. Potato-leaf…
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Nutsedge (aka “nutgrass”) is not a grass, but rather a member of the sedge family. Listed as the #1 most-troublesome weed in the vegetable, turf and the ornamental categories by the Weed Science Society of America, to know nutsedge is to hate it. Before we…
Tyler, famous for the Tyler Rose Garden and miles of colorful azaleas lining the streets in spring, has another plant with fan-shaped leaves that attracts attention from Texas tree fans (pun intended). On the grounds of the Tyler City Hall stands a living monument to…
Growing your own food has numerous advantages: physical exercise, flavors that sing and colorful phytonutrients that contribute to well-being. I love to grow a wide range of edibles, and while I look forward to familiar favorites, I am also drawn to vegetables and herbs that…