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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...
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,...
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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...
Mistletoe Berries

Plants of the Winter Solstice

The winter solstice falls on December 21, marking the official start of winter. It is the shortest...
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...
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...
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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,...
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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...
Potatoes in root cellar

Getting Potatoes Ready for the Root Cellar

Digging potatoes has got to be one of the most pleasurable aspects of gardening. It’s buried...
Mint Plants

12 Uses for Mint Leaves From Health to Home

Have extra mint leaves? There are so many household uses for mint.  Besides adding to food and...
Bell Peppers

Bell Peppers

Peppers are a tender, warm-season crop. Here’s how to grow them in your garden!  Peppers resist...
Peaches

Peaches

Mmmm … peaches picked at their peak are pure perfection! Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest...
Corn

Corn

Sweet corn is an annual crop with yellow, white, or bi-colored ears. A long, frost-free growing...
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Jade Plants

Jade plants are succulent houseplants, which makes them fairly resilient and easy to grow indoors—...
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Fall Vegetable Garden Planning: Choosing the Best Plants for Autumn Growing

Plan a fall vegetable garden! See how to choose the best plants for autumn timing—and more fall...
Second Spring: Fall Gardening

Best Vegetables to Plant in Fall

The days are getting shorter and fall is on the way. Are you planning to continue the harvest with...
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How to Can Tomatoes

By canning tomatoes, you can enjoy that garden-fresh tomato taste in sauces, soups, and stews all...
Zucchini and Squash

Too Much Zucchini? Freeze It!

August brings “Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day” (August 8). Our advice? Take it...
Pac Choi

How to Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden

Plant a fall vegetable garden—and extend your harvest. In late summer, you might think the garden...
Broccoli Florets

Broccoli

Broccoli is a sun-loving, cool-season crop that is best grown in the spring or fall. Here’s how to...
Easy Zucchini Recipes

Best Zucchini Recipes | 15 Favorites

August 8 is Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day! We’ve gone crazy cooking MORE zuke...
Blackberry Pie

Summer Recipes: Make the Most of the Food in Season

Summer’s in full swing. Take advantage of midsummer’s bounty: ​​juicy tomatoes, basil, sweet corn,...
Sweet Corn Just Harvested

How to Freeze Corn

We love corn on the cob in the summer, but the season for fresh corn only lasts so long, so the...
Carrots on Table

Carrots

Garden-grown carrots are full of flavor and texture. However, gardeners often complain that their...
Pothos houseplant

Houseplant Care Guide

Houseplants can add color, beauty, and character to your living space! Here are a few key tips for...
Potatoes in root cellar

Root Cellars: Types and Storage Tips

Before refrigeration, an underground root cellar was an essential way to store carrots, turnips,...
Gladiolus Flower - Pink

Gladiolus

Gladiolus is a classic perennial known for its tall flower spikes. A great cutting flower, gladioli...
Calendula

Discover 20 Self-Sowing Flowers!

Many flowers reseed themselves! Here’s a list of over 20 annual and perennial flowers that you can...
Tomato Varieties

Best Tomato Recipes for the Height of Season

Let’s make the most of summer’s tomato harvest!  We’ve got some fresh tomato recipe ideas right...
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Dill

Dill is an annual, self-seeding plant with feathery green leaves. It is used most commonly in soups...
Rosemary

Rosemary

Rosemary is a perennial evergreen shrub with blue flowers. It is an aromatic and distinctive herb...
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Sedum

Sedum is a perennial plant with thick, succulent leaves, fleshy stems, and clusters of star-shaped...
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Ponytail Palms

Ponytail palms are a unique-looking, long-lived indoor plant that thrives on benign neglect. They...

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