The common Nigerian garden egg is Solanum aethiopicum, different from the large purple eggplant used abroad. Some varieties are naturally bitter because they contain plant compounds that help protect the fruit 17 Best Tropical Flowers & Plants to Grow Outdoors Garden Design Want to know a secret to getting more out of your vining tomato plants? It's pruning! Pinch off certain pieces of the plant to make sure it focuses its energy on growing Valerian, Homestash (Valeriana officinalis), potted plant, organic Strictly Medicinal Seeds