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"Two 18th-century botanists carefully examining sliced tomatoes on a pewter plate with a magnifying glass, illustrating the poisonous history of tomatoes."

Poisonous History of Tomatoes: Why They Were Feared for 200 Years

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If you walk into any modern forest garden at the peak of summer, you will likely find a trellis heavy ...

"18th-century aristocrats in powdered wigs admiring a luxury pineapple centerpiece, illustrating the bizarre history of rented pineapples as a status symbol."

The Bizarre History of Rented Pineapples

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The Bizarre History of Rented Pineapples and True Garden Wealth If you stroll through a modern grocery store, you can ...

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Diatomaceous Earth for Slugs: Does it Actually Work in the Rain?

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Diatomaceous Earth Slugs: Why You Need to Know if it Works in the Rain If you garden, you have felt ...

Aphid Control: Ladybugs vs. Soapy Water (An Evidence-Based Test)

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If you garden, you have seen them: a shimmering, sucking, grotesque cluster of aphids colonizing the tender new growth of ...

Neem Oil Mistakes: Why You Are Burning Your Plants’ Leaves

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If you are committed to organic gardening, you’ve likely reached for Neem oil as your first line of defense. It ...

How to Fix Clay Soil Fast (Without Buying Topsoil)

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If you are gardening in heavy clay, you already know the struggle. In the spring, it’s a boot-sucking, waterlogged mess. ...