Tomato Lady grows heirloom tomatoes in Oak Lawn backyard
Aggie Nehmzon, known as the Tomato Lady, tends 36 plants from seeds for several years, sharing tastes and seed-saving heritage with schoolchildren and civic groups. She favors Jaune Flammee and Andrew Rahart's Jumbo Red, rejects hybrids, and highlights biodiversity, birds, butterflies, and a simple, low-cost setup.
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Oak Lawa
Aggie Nehmzon
Carolyn
Andrew Rahart
Clif
Aggie
Chicago
Aggie Nehmzow
Oak Lawn
Ill
Dandelions: From Weed To Nutritious Garden Ally
A garden writer argues against chemical lawn products and promotes dandelions as a nutritious, non toxic plant. Quoting expert Peter Gail, the piece highlights dandelions’ high beta carotene minerals and vitamins, offers harvesting tips, and notes ecological benefits from nectar and wildlife support.
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Micre
Pittsburgh
Peter Gail
Cleveland
Gail
Rutgers University
Garden Tip Pathways Enable Pests and Diseases
Spring guidance warns that damage from pruning the trunk or main branches or cutting a small tree creates entry points for insects and diseases to invade the plant’s core, risking further decline.
Draining container gardens and roses advice from George Abraham
A reader asks why half barrels used for container gardening perform poorly due to drainage. Drilling holes, loosening soil, and ensuring air flow prevent soggy roots. If soil is heavy, lift and replant. Also guidance on pruning roses with a free illustrated guide via a self addressed stamped envelope. George Abraham and family run a nursery in Napies, western New York.
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George Abraham
Napies
New York State
Perennial Pot Gardening Breaks Rules and Wins
Lindsay Bond Totten, a horticulturist for Scripps Howard, writes that container growing of perennials can succeed with hardy roots and winter protection. She highlights plants like Yarrow, Blanket flower, Black‑eyed Susan, daylilies, and purple coneflower, and outlines overwintering methods such as grouping pots, mulching, and insulating wraps to create durable, mixed container gardens.
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Caitlin
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Wwwseedsavers.org
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Scripps Howard
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Schenley Park
David Austin
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Cadas Garden
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Lindsay Bond Totten
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