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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...
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Saving Gladiolus

In some places, gladiolus can be left in the ground all winter. In colder climates, however, they...
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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...
Mistletoe Berries

Plants of the Winter Solstice

The winter solstice falls on December 21, marking the official start of winter. It is the shortest...
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,...
Garlic Bulbs

Planting Garlic in the Fall

Garlic is incredibly useful in the kitchen and surprisingly easy to grow in the garden. Learn how...
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...
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History of the Poinsettia

Where does the poinsettia come from? Where was this traditional Christmas plant discovered? Are...
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Cover Crops for U.S.

Once your fall crops are done, replenish the soil for the months ahead with cover crops—and give...
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Winter Landscaping

You might not think about landscaping in winter, but your yard can be just as beautiful in the...
Holly Bushes

Happy Holly Days

It’s red berry time and with bunches of fresh holly leaves and berries or branches of winterberries...
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 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...
Yam or sweet potato?

Are Sweet Potatoes Yams?

Are sweet potatoes the same as yams? No… and yes. Here’s the scoop. Are Sweet Potatoes Yams?...
Radishes

Radishes

Radishes are a hardy, easy-to-grow root vegetable that can be planted multiple times in a growing...
Pink Roses

Flower Meanings: The Language of Flowers

Do you know the Language of Flowers? Many flowers, herbs, trees, and other plants traditionally...
Dried Tomatoes

Drying Herbs and Vegetables

Consider drying your herbs and late-harvest vegetables to keep them longer. Drying is one of the...
Growing Garlic (U.S.)

Garlic

Garlic is best planted in mid-autumn.See our tips on both planting and harvesting garlic. It’s so...
Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato Facts and Benefits

Twenty years ago, our Almanac declared sweet potatoes to be the “healthiest vegetable of them all...
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How To Protect Your Plants From Frost and Freeze

Is Jack Frost nipping at your plants? One of the worries of gardeners, especially in the North, is...
Little Beauty Tulips

It's Tulip Time: Go "Wild" With Species Varieties

Every day in spring, I search the entrance to my wooded garden, looking for signs that Tulipa tarda...
Potatoes: Red, White, and Blue

Surprising Uses for the Humble Potato

Our modern potato came from southern Peru, domesticated there 7,000 to 10,000 years ago. Humble,...
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November Birth Flower

November’s birth flower, the chrysanthemum, recalls the vibrant colors of October’s autumn leaves....
Witch Hazel

What is Witch Hazel?

Witch hazel is a shrub that blooms in late fall and can make for both a valuable landscaping plant...
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Aloe Vera

The aloe vera plant is an easy, attractive succulent that makes for a great indoor companion. Aloe...
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History of the Jack-O'-Lantern

Where did the tradition of Jack-o’-lantern come from?  Here’s the one-minute history of this...
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Pumpkin-Carving Tips and Tricks

Whether this is your first attempt at carving a pumpkin or your hundredth, there are many...
Begonia Houseplant

Low-Light, Low-Care Houseplants

Less water, less light, and less care. If you’re like most people, you have little time to fuss...
Apple Press

How to Make Apple Cider With an Apple Press

My friends received an apple cider press for a wedding present long ago and invites us all over to...
Tomatoes Container Gardening

Container Gardening with Vegetables

Want to have more control over growing conditions and enjoy higher yields with a lot less work?...
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Tulips

Long live the tulip! This brightly colored jewel announces spring’s arrival, along with the cheery...
Wandering Jew Plant

Wandering Jew

Wandering Jews, also called spiderworts, are valued for the stripes of white, green, silver, and...
Pressed Flowers

How to Press Flowers and Leaves

Pressing flowers is a lovely way to preserve a memory, create a lovely card or framed print, and...
Fresh Carrots

Root Cellars: Handle Your Harvest With Care

If you’re planning to store your produce in a root cellar or something similar, here are tips to...
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How to Store Apples Over Winter

Fall brings an abundance of juicy apples. But what to do with them all? See our short video on how...
Pumpkin Patch

5 Tips for Picking the Perfect Pumpkin

One of many traditions is to pick pumpkins for Halloween! Here are 5 tips on how to pick the...

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