Articles listed under “edibles”
Tobacco hornworm — March 10, 2009
These 3- to 5-in.-long giants of the caterpillar world have a large harmless spike, or horn, on their tails.
Nasturtiums in salads — August 5, 2008
Not only are nasturtiums beautiful garden flowers, they’re edible! Add leaves and flowers to salads and summer pizzas for a spicy, peppery taste.
Blossom-end rot on peppers — August 5, 2008
Blossom-end rot is a common problem with peppers, tomatoes, melons and squash. It starts out as a round, sunken, soft spot at the end of the pepper and grows steadily larger.
Radish root maggot — March 25, 2008
The radish root maggot can be a particularly rude pest in the vegetable garden. These pale larvae tunnel through the root flesh of many root crops including radish, turnip and other members of the mustard family.
Tobacco hornworm — July 24, 2007
These 3- to 5-inch-long giants of the caterpillar world have a large harmless spike, or horn, on their tails. Their green color blends into the foliage of tomato and tobacco plants, some of their favorite foods.
