Five things to do in the garden this week: Vegetables. This year, I let some radish plants grow instead of harvesting their roots, which is typically done three to six weeks after planting the seeds.

Growing your own vegetables is a fun and rewarding activity, and radishes actually grow faster indoors than you might expect.

Q: Could you please tell me if the plant in the photo is a weed? It showed up in our flower garden. – Carol and Jim P. A: The plant appears to be a delphinium, which is a beautiful perennial flower.

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