Garden Lore & History

"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 ...