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Hokkaido Pumpkin Squash

The Many Health Benefits of Pumpkin and Winter Squash

Time to turn to pumpkins and sweet, orange-fleshed hubbards, buttercups, butternuts, and acorns for...
Fire Cider

How to Make Fire Cider

Fire cider is a traditional folk recipe made with herbs stewed in apple cider vinegar. It’s a...
Parsley in Snow

Preparing Your Garden for Winter

How do you put your garden to bed for winter? See our tips on how to winterize your garden beds—...
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The Best Apples for Baking and Cooking

Not all apples are ideal for cooking! On this page, we list the best apples for baking and cooking—...
Pumpkins

Pumpkins

Whether you use them for carving or cooking, pumpkins do not disappoint. Here’s how to plant, grow...
Garlic Bulbs

Planting Garlic in the Fall

Garlic is incredibly useful in the kitchen and surprisingly easy to grow in the garden. The best...
Crimson Clover Cover Crop

Planting Cover Crops in the Home Garden

Planting cover crops in the fall is becoming more popular, even in small gardens. These plants have...
Mistletoe Berries

Plants of the Winter Solstice

Many trees and plants were important to the celebration of the winter solstice (on December 21)...
Outdoor Christmas Tree

How Do Christmas Trees Grow?

While most of us think about Christmas trees only in December, for farmers who grow cut-your-own...
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How to Ripen Green Tomatoes

When temperatures begin to drop, tomatoes stop ripening, so it’s time to take action! We will show...
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Saving Gladiolus

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

You might not think about landscaping in winter, but your yard can be just as beautiful in the...
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...
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...
Giant Pumpkin Compared to Regular Pumpkins

How to Grow a Giant Pumpkin

Giant pumpkins are in the news at harvesttime. Wondering how to grow a huge pumpkin? See the record...
Daffodils and Spring-Flowering Bulbs

Spring-Flowering Bulbs to Plant in Fall

Fall is the time to plant bulbs! There’s nothing more uplifting than seeing the first early spring...
Foraging and Gatherings

Fall Foraging: Connecting With Nature

Foraging is simply the act of gathering wild foods in nature. Think wild blackberries, nuts, and...
Perfect Pumpkin Recipes

15 Favorite Pumpkin Recipes: Both Sweet and Savory!

We’ve added MORE pumpkin recipes to our collection! See top-rated recipes for Pumpkin Walnut Cake,...
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Crop Rotation: How to Rotate Your Vegetable Crops

Crop rotation is key to a successful vegetable garden after the first year. It’s important to grow...
Pumpkin Pile

How to Cook a Pumpkin

Here’s how to clean and cook pumpkins two different ways. Plus, if you’re cooking your own pumpkins...
Storing Vegetables

How to Store Vegetables and Fruit to Keep It Fresh

Not all produce should be stored in the refrigerator! Learn how to properly store different types...
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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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How to Dry Flowers from the Garden

Have you tried air-drying flowers to brighten those gray days of fall and winter? Here’s how to dry...
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Blueberries

Plump, juicy blueberries aren’t just delicious. They’re high in nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, and...
Onions

Onions

Onions are a cold-season crop, easy to grow because of their hardiness. By midsummer, you can begin...
Orchid in Pot

Orchids

Orchids have no equal: They are breathtakingly beautiful, delicate, long-blooming, long-lived,...
Poisonous Berries

The Poisonous Berries of Fall

This fall—in the yard and in the woods—be on the lookout for deceptively beautiful berries. Some of...
Lavender Flowers

How to Care for Lavender in Winter

Lavender grows best outdoors, but you can also keep these aromatic gems alive over the winter. Plus...
Eagle Pumpkin

How to Carve a Pumpkin

How do you carve a pumpkin? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, “Farmer Mike” Valladao has...
Flower Press

How to Press Flowers and Leaves

Pressing flowers and preserving foliage are not only enjoyable activities but also let you capture...
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November Birth Flower

November’s birth flower, the chrysanthemum, recalls the vibrant colors of autumn leaves. Learn...
Gourds

Gourds: Types of Gourds, Growing Gourds, Curing Gourds

Good Gourd! What’s with the bumpy, weird-looking decorative squash? We get many questions about...
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Houseplant Care Guide

Here are quick tips to keep your houseplants happy and healthy. From knowing how often to water to...
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Lily of the Valley

Lily of the valley is a woodland plant with attractive green foliage and tiny, bell-shaped, white...
Arborvitae

Arborvitae

Arborvitae are a popular and attractive evergreen tree that are commonly used in landscaping. Here’...
Cabbage Patch

5 Reasons You Should Eat Cabbage

If you haven’t eaten cabbage in a while, we urge you to look again at this healthy, unsung hero of...
Perfect Dahlia

Dahlias

Grow dahlias for gorgeous, colorful flowers that bloom from midsummer through autumn, when many...
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Cannas

Cannas are among the most colorful summer bulbs—as flamboyant as their tropical American ancestry—...
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Gladiolus

Gladiolus is a classic perennial known for its tall flower spikes and large, colorful blooms. Great...

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