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can you eat a potato with blight

Can You Eat a Potato With Blight? A Guide for Gardeners As a gardener, finding blight on your potato plants is disheartening This fungal disease can quickly destroy foliage and spread to tubers. But what if some potatoes show only minor blight damage? Can you still eat them safely? Blight comes in two main forms … Read more

My Amaryllis is Only Growing Leaves: Causes and Solutions

Amaryllis bulbs are popular holiday plants that produce gorgeous trumpet-shaped blooms in stunning colors like red, pink, and white. However, some gardeners find themselves asking “why is my amaryllis only growing leaves?” if their bulb fails to flower properly. If your eager amaryllis plant is all leaves and no flowers, don’t give up hope! With … Read more

Can I Plant Rhubarb Near Blueberries? What You Need to Know

Are you looking for that perfect companion for your rhubarb plant? Look no further! By the end of this read, you’ll be well-informed about which plants enhance rhubarb growth and which ones to steer clear of. Rhubarb, a robust herbaceous perennial vegetable, boasts a resilient root system that persists for numerous years, while its above-ground … Read more

When is the Best Time to Plant Cornflower Seeds for Gorgeous Blooms All Season Long?

Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) is an easily grown hardy annual wildflower that is quick to grow and blooms in summer, bearing masses of pretty, ruffled flowers on slender wiry stems. While not native to the UK, it was introduced from the Mediterranean thousands of years ago and is considered ‘naturalised’. It used to be a common … Read more