Bonnie Grant
Latest articles by Bonnie Grant
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The Pros And Cons Of Upside Down Tomatoes
By Bonnie Grant
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Pros And Cons Of Using Manure Fertilizer
By Bonnie Grant
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Pros And Cons Of Planting Vines In The Garden
By Bonnie Grant
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Tilling Advantages Vs. No-Till Advantages
Our gardening experts weigh the pros and cons of till vs. no-till gardens based on their own experiences with both methods. Find out which one is best for you.
By Bonnie Grant
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Garden Soil Vs. Potting Soil: Pros And Cons
By Bonnie Grant
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Starting Seeds vs. Buying Plants - Is It Better To Plant Seeds Or Use Transplants
By Bonnie Grant
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Pros And Cons Of Community Gardening
By Bonnie Grant
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Off With Her Head!
Click here to learn all about which magical literary garden I love the most and why.
By Bonnie Grant
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Sense and Sensibility
How Common Sense Plays a Role in Sustainability
By Bonnie Grant
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Air Plants Rock
Click here to find out what my favorite low maintenance houseplant is, and why.
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Bad Plant Mommy
Sometimes houseplants need to be repotted. Sometimes this can’t be done as often as we’d like. Here’s what I do with my plants and situation.
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Planting For Two
Planting too much food requires me to plan ahead and find creative ways to preserve or give it away.
By Bonnie Grant
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Learn About Oaxacan Green Dent Corn
Hanging onto the old seed varieties is your responsibility, but it also affords you a glimpse into ancient cultures and civilizations. Oaxacan green dent corn is an heirloom variety of corn that traces its roots to a native people from Mexico.
By Bonnie Grant
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History Of White Casper Eggplant Heirlooms
You probably haven't seen, let alone heard of, such a cute little ghostly fruit as the Casper eggplant heirloom variety. But I'm, hopefully, gonna change all that. Its pale white complexion and mild flavor makes this eggplant a standout.
By Bonnie Grant
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Growing Variegated Scallop Squash
There is no better bang for the buck than the squash crop. Patty pans, or scallop squash, look a bit like architectural renditions of flying saucers. The Jaune et Verte squash is a French heirloom scallop with a creamy flesh and lovely variegated shell.
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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.
By Bonnie Grant
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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.
By Bonnie Grant
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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.
By Bonnie Grant
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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.
By Bonnie Grant
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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.
By Bonnie Grant
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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.
By Bonnie Grant
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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.
By Bonnie Grant