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Fire Cider

How to Make Fire Cider

Fire cider is a traditional tonic made with herbs stewed in apple cider vinegar.  It’s been used...
Eagle Pumpkin

How to Carve a Pumpkin

When it comes to pumpkin carving, “Farmer Mike” Valladao is an expert. He shares his tips, tricks, ...
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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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Preparing Your Garden for Winter

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

Planting Cover Crops in the Home Garden

Plant cover crops in the fall to protect and nourish your soil by spring! Also called “green manure...
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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. Learn how...
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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...
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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...
Mistletoe Berries

Plants of the Winter Solstice

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

Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus and Easter Cactus

Is your Christmas Cactus blooming in November? You probably have a Thanksgiving Cactus! Yes, there...
Burdock

The Amazing Ways That Plants Disperse Seeds

In autumn, ever noticed all the seeds scattering? Plants are launching their offspring into the...
Cyclamens

Cyclamens: A Christmas Houseplant

Cyclamens (Cyclamen persicum) are attractive, easy-care houseplants that will bloom continuously...
Holly Leaves

December Birth Flowers

December’s flowers may be very different from each other—one being a bulb and the other an...
Red-Throated Hummingbird

How to Make Hummingbird Nectar

Who doesn’t love hummingbirds? Learn how to make homemade hummingbird food and attract hummingbirds...
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Planting Fall Bulbs for Spring Flowers

If you still have unplanted spring bulbs, it’s better to get them in the ground. Some bulbs, such...
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...
Spider Plant

Spider Plants

Spider plants produce a rosette of long, thin, arched foliage that is solid green or variegated...
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How to Care for a Christmas Tree

Learn how to choose the perfect Christmas tree—and keep your tree healthy from the beginning. Right...
Bonsai Plants

How to Grow a Bonsai Tree

A few years ago I was given a beautiful bonsai container and decided to try my hand at growing a...
Marjoram

Companion Planting With Herbs

Learn about companion planting with herbs! Plan out your garden now for the greatest success later...
Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato Facts and Health Benefits

Twenty years ago, our Almanac declared sweet potatoes to be the “healthiest vegetable of them all...
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Sage

Garden sage is easy to grow—and a wonderful culinary herb that flavors meat and bean dishes (...
Cauliflower

Cauliflower

Cauliflower is a sun-loving, cool-season crop to grow in spring and fall. It can be a temperamental...
Thanksgiving Cactus

Christmas Cactus

Christmas cacti are a very popular houseplant—and for good reason! When they bloom, they produce...
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Carrots

Garden-grown carrots are full of flavor and texture! They are a popular, long-lasting root...
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Hydrangeas

With immense flower heads, hydrangeas flaunt an old-fashioned charm that is hard to resist....
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Cabbage

Cabbage is a hardy, leafy vegetable full of vitamins. By planning your growing season and providing...
Blue Hydrangea Flowers

When to Prune Different Kinds of Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas can sometimes be a tricky plant to care for, so it is important to learn when to prune...
Begonia Houseplant

Best Indoor Plants for Low Light

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

Lupines

Lupines, with their colorful spikes, are some of the most popular garden perennials of them!...
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Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums or “mums” are associated with autumn, appearing in jewel colors in garden centers in...
Apple Heads

Seasonal Crafts: Apple Heads

The Native American art of making apple heads is both easy and fun. Follow these easy instructions...

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