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Fruitcake Recipe

Warning: It’s Fruitcake Season!

Soon they will be upon us— hundreds of them. Sodden with alcohol, their massive bodies bulging with...
Fire Cider

How to Make Fire Cider

Fire cider boosts your health with herbs stewed in apple cider vinegar. See how to make this...
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Best Apples for Baking: Apple Pie, Applesauce, Cider

Not all apples are ideal for cooking! Below is a chart with some of the best apples for baking—from...
Seed Catalogs

How Long Do Seeds Last?

How long do garden seeds last? How do you tell if your old seeds are still good? Let’s find out!...
Prime Rib

Quick Tips on Roasting Meat

Learn how to roast meat the right way so that it is as tender and juicy as possible. These seven...
Stir-Fry Recipe

Stir-Fry Recipe With Bone Broth

Here’s one of my favorite Stir-Fry recipes using bone broth. It’s good for you and good tasting!...
Winter Squash Birds

Winter Squash (and Pumpkin): Cold-Weather Comfort

Nothing speaks of fall and winter like the appearance of winter squashes and pumpkins in stores,...
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How To Make Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Making sweet potato pie is a piece of cake, er, pie! Here are simple step-by-step instructions on...
One-Dish Meals

One-Dish Dinner Recipes

One-dish recipes are perfect when you want a solid family dinner but may not have the time for a...
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10 Best No-Cook Recipes

Don’t feel like cooking after a hot or hectic day? Check out some of our no-cook recipes. These no-...
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10 Quick Tips to Preserve Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruit

What to do with the bounty from your garden? Freeze it, pickle it, dry it, store it!  Here are 10...
Skewers on Grill

Easy Outdoor Grilling Recipes—Plus, Our Best Grilling Tips

Ready for a cookout? Here are some easy outdoor grilling recipes—plus, our 10 tips for grilling to...
Grilled Salmon With Maple Mustard Glaze

Grilled Salmon With Maple Mustard Glaze

Next time you think of grilling salmon, add this maple mustard glaze in minutes! The fragrance of...
Kale Salad

10 Summer Salad Recipes

When you announce “We’re having salad,” do you hear a collective groan? You’ll turn their groans...
Nutrient-Rich Foods: Oats, Barley, Navy Beans

Five Health Foods You Probably Aren't Eating (or Might Consider Eating More Of)

Most plain fruits and vegetables are nutrient-dense. But on my long walk today, I started thinking...
Angel Food Cake With Strawberries

10 Spectacular Strawberry Recipes

There’s nothing like strawberries at the peak of season—juicy, sweet, and ripe! Sure, you can buy...
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How Build a Green Bean Teepee

Bean teepees are easy to make and will provide support for pole beans or even climbing peas. The...
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Building a Trellis and Supports for Climbing Vegetables

If you’re growing climbing peas, beans, cucumbers, or other vining plants, you’ll need to build...
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Switchel (Haymaker's Punch) Recipe

Switchel, also known as Haymaker’s Punch, is a refreshing drink made from apple cider vinegar. It ...
Croque Monsieur

10 Great Sandwich Recipes

You can make lunchtime a special occasion with these 10 flavorful sandwich recipes. Featuring a...
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Fourth Of July Recipes

Celebrate Independence Day! Here are 10 classic Fourth of July recipes—including our best fried...
Blueberry Parfait

Summer Recipes: Make the Most of the Food in Season

Enjoy our best summer recipes and revel in the season’s bounty! Now is the best time to savor juicy...
Kombucha

How to Make Kombucha Tea

Kombucha tea is a popular fermented drink with a unique, tangy flavor. Did you know that you can...
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How to Grow Sweet Corn, From Sowing to Harvest

Corn that’s had to travel miles to get to your plate will be past its peak, but cobs that have been...
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Crop Rotation Tips for Vegetable Gardens

Where, oh, where should the tomatoes go? It is that time of year when, in the mad rush to get the...
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Garden Plans: Vegetables That Grow in Partial Shade

Not all of us are blessed with a sunny gardening space! Gardeners with more shade than sun need to...
Fresh-Cut, Roasted Asparagus

Easy Roasted Asparagus Recipe

This easy roasted asparagus recipe lets the flavor of fresh asparagus really shine.  My parents...
Mint Mango Smoothie Cooking Fresh

Mint Mango Smoothie

Our Mint Mango Smoothie is incredibly refreshing—with only five ingredients. If you’re looking for...
Spring Risotto

Spring Recipes: Make the Most of Food in Season!

Delight in the taste of spring! Here are seasonal recipes using asparagus, rhubarb, fresh peas,...
Cold Frames

Season Extenders: Jump-Start Your Vegetables

Imagine how many more vegetables you could grow if you just had a few more weeks of warm weather....
Melting Ice Cream

2018 Summer Weather Forecast

Believe it or not, summer is just around the corner! What kind of weather can we expect this year?...
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Warming Soil and Protecting Seedlings from Frosts

To enjoy a strong start for your homegrown vegetables, make sure that your soil is warm enough and...
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How to Harden Off Plants

Find out how to move your indoor-sown young plants to the garden outdoors—without stalling their ...
Carrot Cupcakes

Our Best Easter Recipes: Dinner, Dessert, and Brunch Ideas!

Discover our best Easter dinner recipes—from ham to lamb—as well as Easter breads, deviled egg...
Bunny Rabbit at Easter

Why Baby Animals Are Easter Symbols

Why are baby animals associated with Easter? And where did the Easter bunny come from? Enjoy our...
Stuffed Chicken Recipe

10 Fun and Flavorful Chicken Recipes

Chicken dishes are popular and budget-friendly—but chicken can get boring. If you are tired of...
Pothos houseplant

Houseplant Care Guide

Houseplants can add color, beauty, and character to your home! Here are a few key tips for keeping...
Cherry Blossoms

The Month of April 2018: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

April 2018 is the first full month of spring! We hope that your sky is bright and clear and your...
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Types of Soil in the Garden

How do you take care of your soil? In this video, we show you how to determine the soil type of...
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Warming Your Soil for Spring Planting

Two weeks ago, I had 10 inches of snow in my yard, with more snow predicted. Last year, the...
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Succession Planting: Get More From Your Garden

In this gardening video, we show you how to stagger your vegetable crops with succession planting...
Vegetables for Companion Planting

Companion Planting Chart for Vegetables

Find out which vegetables should and shouldn’t be planted together with our companion planting...

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