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Tomatoes come in all shapes and colors, but purple is one of my favorites.  They might seem hard to find, but once you start looking, purple tomatoes are everywhere. So, what kind of tomatoes...

Nut trees are a great feature to add to a Massachusetts garden.  However, not every type of nut tree is hardy to the winter cold and frost in Massachusetts. So, what fruit trees grow in...

If you want a houseplant with a unique appearance that can tolerate a lack of water, then a jade plant should be on your radar.  This plant is also easy to propagate if you want to create more...

Grafting tomato plants seems like a strange idea at first.  However, grafting can give you a big advantage in growing healthy plants and getting a better harvest. So, what are grafted tomato...

Mulch is great for keeping weeds at bay and retaining moisture in soil.  The decision to use mulch in a raised bed really depends on what you are growing. So, should you mulch a raised garden...

When frost threatens, it is natural to worry about the plants in your garden – but should you worry about potato plants?  Potatoes are a cool weather crop, but that doesn’t mean they are...