Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable whose leaf stalks (technically “petioles”) are cut and used in pies, jams, jellies, sauces and juice.The blade or green leaves of the plant contain oxalic acid crystals which can cause serious problems when eaten. Crystals can cause the tongue and throat to swell, preventing breathing. Therefore, the leaves should [...]
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Taxonomically, Rhododendron is the correct genus name for all azaleas and rhododendrons. Azaleas generally have smaller flowers, bloom a bit earlier, and have much smaller leaves that may be deciduous or partly so. Rhododendrons usually have larger flowers, bloom later, and have large leaves that persist during the winter. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Vegetation is now in full activity, the temperature increases rapidly, frosts are less frequent, and showers and sunshine alternate in their mutual endeavours to clothe the earth with verdure and flowers. The gardener is bound to be vigilant now to assist Nature in her endeavours to benefit him; he must promote the growth [...] |
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