The Mystery of Purple, Mahogany, and Burgundy

the gardener — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:49:16 +0000

Anthocyanins are naturally occurring pigments and they are the cause of purple pigments in plants. There are said to be over 500 anthocyanins. Anthocyanin production requires light, and sunny exposures will increase intensity of color; acidity affects it as well. Whether through breeding or by mutations, purple-foliaged plants fascinate and draw attention to themselves. Gardeners [...]

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The Weed I Love To Grow

the gardener — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:35:51 +0000

Dill Weed. I love this plant, and it is so easy to grow… as easy as a weed! If you plant Dill in a cultivated area such as an annually tilled vegetable garden, the seeds will come up for you year after year. Both the seeds and the finely divided feathery textured leaves are edible. [...]

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The Mystery of Purple, Mahogany, and Burgundy

The Weed I Love To Grow