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They’re sometimes referred to as “unicorn plant” and often as “devil’s claw,” but their real name is martynia, and they’re a multipurpose heirloom garden addition that will attract lots of attention to your garden. Martynias have the flavor of okra, only intensified, and sometimes with an undertone of morel mushrooms. Also, the interesting hooked shape of the baby pods lends them to all kinds of culinary applications, from stir-fries to pickled. Read about how to grow martynias, how to cook them, and why they’re called “devil’s claw.”

The second week of May is International Compost Awareness Week. Learn more about what different communities are doing to ramp up home composting, and find out what you can do.

If you've added too much nitrogen fertilizer to your garden this expert advice can help you figure out how to correct the mistake.

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