Black Russian Tomato Unlike most varieties of tomato that have attractive bright red skins, the Black Russian tomato has a darkish brown skin that darkens further with age as they mature. Don’t let this put you off though because these tomatoes (although hard to describe the taste) have somewhat of a pleasant, sweet and acidic taste. Many gardeners who have grown them will agree but for the odd few. In Russia, it is actually prized…
Agapanthus Care This exotic-looking plant with vibrant flowers is one of the most beautiful perennial garden plants. Originating from South Africa, they produce strapped leaves and give a stunning display of often blue, white or violet coloured flowers. It is also commonly known as an ‘African Lily’. This perennial plant is available as evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous varieties. The latter usually being fully hardy, whereas evergreen varieties are often half-hardy and so will require some winter…
Black Cherry Tomato If you are looking for a new variety of tomato to grow this summer then ‘Black Cherry’ might just be what you are looking for. A true cherry tomato, yet also a highly unusual variety that has dark blackish-purple fruit that is only around 1inch wide. They have a rich, sweet juicy flavour and are perfect to have freshly picked with a salad. Bred in Florida by a man named Vince Sapp, these tomatoes are…
How to grow tomatoes from seed If you want to grow your own food, one of the easiest types to grow are tomato plants. There are so many different varieties available, from cherry varieties that are ideal for pots and planters to spectacular trailing varieties such as ‘Tumbler’ and ‘Tumbling Tom’. The trailing tomatoes are great for hanging baskets and look out of this world. Whatever type you grow, there is nothing more rewarding than growing your…
Growing tomatoes in pots There is nothing more satisfying than growing your own juicy tomatoes. Experiencing the enjoyment of being able to eat your own freshly picked tomatoes that always seems to taste better than the ones you’ve purchased from a supermarket. What’s more, tomatoes are one of the easiest and simplest edible plants to grow. They grow very well in pots and there are so many varieties you can choose from. Ranging from the cherry…
