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Row of Pumpkins

Pumpkins

Whether you use them for carving or cooking, pumpkins do not disappoint. Here’s how to plant, grow...
Seedlings and Frost Cover

Protecting the Garden From Frost: Temperature Lows for Vegetables

Here are tips on how to protect your garden from frost and design a garden to reduce frost damage—...
Deer

Deer-Resistant Plants

Oh, dear! Do you have problems with deer eating your garden plants? See our list of deer-resistant...
Outdoor Christmas Tree

Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh

While most of us think about Christmas trees only in December, for growers of cut-your-own trees,...
Fall Trees

Fall Leaves: Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Ever wonder why leaves change color? Did you know that fall’s vivid colors are actually hidden...
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Where the Wild Things Are: November

November the first. You’ve unmothballed your winter sweaters and laid in a supply of hand-warmers....
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Saving Gladiolus

In some places, gladiolus can be left in the ground all winter. In colder climates, however, they...
Wheelbarrow Leaf Clean-up

Preparing Your Garden for Winter

After a bountiful season, it’s time to prepare your garden for winter—and ensure a beautiful and...
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 and Cooking

Not all apples are ideal for cooking! Below is a chart with some of the best apples for baking and...
Fruitcake Recipe

Warning: It’s Fruitcake Season!

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

Plants of the Winter Solstice

The winter solstice falls on December 21, marking the official start of winter. It is the shortest...
Gourds and Squash at Thanksgiving

Unusual Squash and Gourds for the Thanksgiving Displays

Colorful squash and gourds are signs of Thanksgiving to me—harking back to the Pilgrims—and the...
Garlic Bulbs

Planting Garlic in the Fall

Garlic is incredibly useful in the kitchen and surprisingly easy to grow in the garden. Learn how...
Fall Garden Tasks

Fall Chores: Autumn Garden Cleanup

It’s time to start on those fall garden chores. Here is a to-do list for fall vegetable garden...
Celery Stalks

Celery: Bland and Boring? Not So Fast!

Celery is one of the most underrated vegetables. Most people would never think of this humble stalk...
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!...
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History of the Poinsettia

Where does the poinsettia come from? Where was this traditional Christmas plant discovered? Are...
Barley cover crop

Cover Crops for U.S.

Once your fall crops are done, replenish the soil for the months ahead with cover crops—and give...
Compass Four Winds

Landscaping: Tune In To The Four Winds

The New Year is coming. One way to honor this turning point is to celebrate the four directions or...
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Winter Landscaping

You might not think about landscaping in winter, but your yard can be just as beautiful in the...
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,...
Robin and Berries

Gardening for the Birds

Here are five tips for making your backyard more bird-friendly. It takes more than just hanging a...
Cranberry Bowl

Cranberries: Get ’Em While You Can

Among only a few native North American fruits cultivated commercially in the modern era,...
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How to Ripen Green Tomatoes

When temperatures begin to drop, tomatoes stop ripening so it’s time to take action! Fruits can be...
Rodent-proof Flower Bulbs

Rodent-proof Flower Bulbs

Are you tired of planting tulips and crocus bulbs only to have them disappear because mice and...
Eagle Pumpkin

How to Carve a Pumpkin

When it comes to pumpkin carving, the idea is to have fun. We’ve got tips on carving the best...
Beets from the Garden

Storing Beets with Wood Chips in the Root Cellar

Though I have used sand to store my beets in the root cellar for many years, this year I decided to...
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Getting Potatoes Ready for the Root Cellar

Digging potatoes has got to be one of the most pleasurable aspects of gardening. It’s buried...
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Preparing Your Garden for Winter

It’s sometimes difficult to motivate yourself to garden when the growing season is over, but there...
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Watering Wisely in the Garden

To perform its very best, your garden needs to be watered properly, especially in the heat of...
Garter Snake Close

Garter Snakes: The Gardener's Friend

I found a snake skin in my garden a few weeks ago. While other people might have been freaked out,...
Vegetables With Protein Power

Yes, Plants Have Protein! Choosing Healthy Protein Foods

Protein powers our bodies, improving our energy, strength, and mood—and reducing our appetite....
Strawberries

Strawberries

Sweet, juicy strawberries are treats when right off the plant. Supermarket berries tend to be tart...
Drive to Arches National Park

How to Prepare Your Garden Before Vacation

Going away this summer? With a little preparation, you can leave your garden for a week or two...
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter 360

When Do the Seasons Start in 2019-2020?

When do the four seasons—autumn, winter, spring, and summer—start? Here are your equinox and...
Beetlemania

Beetlemania: Beetles in the Garden

When gardeners aren’t talking about the weather they are talking about bugs. This year in my garden...
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Common Milkweed: Uses and Natural Remedies

Common milkweed has a long history as a natural remedy—and many other uses! Plus, milkweed is the...
Coneflowers

Coneflowers

Coneflowers, also known as Echinacea, are tough little native flowers that draw butterflies, bees,...
Fresh Herbs

Herb Growing Guide: How to Grow Herbs

Growing herbs is not difficult to do! Our helpful chart will take you from seed-starting to the...
Squash Flowers

Why Is My Squash Not Fruiting?

“What’s wrong with my squash?” and “Why isn’t my squash fruiting?” are two common squash questions...
Raspberries

Raspberries

In a small space, raspberries yield a phenomenal quantity of ravishing berries—and they fruit year...

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