Leah Wingenroth

Leah is a writer, editor, and content manager with Minneopa Orchards and holds a master's degree in English.

She grew up in the south and enjoyed long growing seasons spent in her father's lush vegetable garden. Buying produce from the store was unheard of in her house!

As such, Leah enjoys writing about gardening and sharing her knowledge and experiences with others.

The Beauty of Persimmon Tree Bark: Characteristics and Uses

Diospyros, the genus to which persimmon trees belong, comes from the Greek Dios and pyros, translating to “divine fruit” or even “fruit of the gods.” …

Kudzu or Pueraria montana also called Japanese arrowroot flowers with green leave and sky background.Flower of the kudzu.

Super Weed or Miracle Plant? The Controversial Rise of Kudzu

With its bright green leaves, pretty flowers, and climbing vines, it’s hard to believe that the beautiful kudzu is such a polarizing figure in the …

Cyperus rotundus (coco-grass, Java grass, nut grass, purple nut sedge, purple nutsedge, red nut sedge, Khmer kravanh chruk, rumput teki) with natural background. Cyperus rotundus is a perennial plant.

All About Nutsedge

Also known by its scientific name Cyperus rotundus or one of its many aliases, nut grass, sedge grass, watergrass, coco-grass, and Java grass, nutsedge is …

Closeup of a cluster of persimmons on a tree.

Pruning Persimmon Trees: A Complete Guide

When pruning fruit or ornamental trees, typically, a basic pruning technique will more than suffice. However, there are a few that require some special care, …

The Starlite Crabapple Tree

When searching for ornamental fruit trees to decorate your garden, the options are hardly one climate fits all. Luckily, the stunning Starlite Crabapple Tree is …

The Pink Spires Crabapple Tree

The Pink Spires Crabapple Tree earned the nickname “roseybloom” for a reason. Its beautiful flowers and delightful fragrance make it a standout choice for home …

Cedar apple rust Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae fungus

5 Crabapple Tree Diseases: How To Identify, Treat, and Prevent Each One

With their big, beautiful pink foliage, crabapple trees make for an excellent addition to any front lawn. If one of the many crabapple tree diseases …

Dried Aleppo peppers, whole pods, top view

All About the Aleppo Pepper

The Aleppo Pepper’s history traces back thousands of years. After being grown and cultivated for spices in Syria, these traveled the Silk Road, eventually crossing …

yellow tomatoes similar to the pork chop tomato

All About the Pork Chop Tomato

The Pork Chop Tomato hails from northern California, where expert tomato growers developed this open-pollinated heirloom tomato for its fantastic flavor, huge fruit, and beautiful …

All About the Favorite Tasmanian Chocolate Tomato

Don’t be fooled by the name, the Tasmanian Chocolate Tomato is no dessert. But it certainly is a treat! Named for its distinctive color and …

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