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Plants of the Winter Solstice

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

How do you plant a rose bush? How do you grow roses? Our Rose Plant Guide will get your started—...
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Preparing Your Garden for Winter

See our list of fall chores to prepare your garden for winter—and ensure a beautiful and vibrant...
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Pumpkins

Whether you use them for carving or cooking, pumpkins do not disappoint. Here’s how to plant, grow...
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How to Make Fire Cider

Fire cider boosts your health with herbs stewed in apple cider vinegar. See how to make this...
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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Best Apples for Baking: Apple Pie, Applesauce, Cider

Not all apples are ideal for cooking! Below is a chart with some of the best apples for baking—from...
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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...
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Happy Holly Days

It’s red berry time and with bunches of fresh holly leaves and berries or branches of winterberries...
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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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Saving Gladiolus

In some places, gladiolus can be left in the ground all winter. In colder climates, though, they...
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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...
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Rodent-proof Flower Bulbs

Are you tired of planting tulips and crocus bulbs only to have them disappear because mice and...
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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...
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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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Growing Strawberries and Strawberry Varieties

How do you grow the best-tasting strawberries? We’ll share our planting and growing tips. Let’s...
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Companion Planting With Herbs

Learn about companion planting with herbs! The classic example is that basil grows well with...
Pears

Pears

Biting into a juicy pear is one of the joys of the season. See how to plant, grow, and harvest...
Growing Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are grown more often in southern regions because they require four months of warm...
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Blueberries

The modern blueberry is a 20th-century invention. Before the 1900s, the only way to enjoy these...
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Potatoes

Wondering how to grow potatoes? We’re here to help! The taste and the texture of homegrown potatoes...
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Onions

Onions are a cold-season crop, easy to grow because of their hardiness. Here’s how to grow an...
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Gladiolus

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

Everyone loves lilies. With large, showy blooms, lilies add striking elegance to the yard and...
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Hydrangeas

With immense flower heads, hydrangeas flaunt an old-fashioned charm that is hard to resist. Colors...
Shrubs and Trees for Birds

Shrubs and Trees for Birds

To attract birds to your garden or backyard, you need shrubs and plants that provide food and ...
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How to Grow Azaleas

Known as “The Royalty of the Garden,” azaleas have long been adored for their brightly colored...
Strawberries

Strawberries

Sweet, juicy strawberries are treats when right off the plant. Supermarket berries tend to be tart...
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Morning Glories

Morning glories are annual climbers with slender stems, heart-shaped leaves, and trumpet-shaped...
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April Birth Flowers

By April, spring’s in full swing, and these birth month flowers are ready to express its happy...
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Spring Recipes: Make the Most of Food in Season!

Delight in the taste of spring! Here are seasonal recipes using asparagus, rhubarb, fresh peas,...
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4 Techniques to Grow Potatoes for a Better Harvest

Here are four different techniques for growing potatoes for a better harvest! You can plant in...
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How to Grow Your Own Peanuts

Try growing peanuts in your garden! Often thought of as just a snack to be munched on at ball games...
Healthy Asparagus

Asparagus: Health Benefits

Yep, asparagus is good for you, so even if you don’t grow it yourself, grab a big bunch from a...
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Easiest Perennials to Grow

Find out how to have an easy, carefree garden with these beautiful and low-maintenance perennial...
Salad Greens

How to Grow Your Own Salad Greens

Growing your own salad greens will put a world of fresh ingredients at your fingertips. Whether you...
Flower Bed Basics

How to Grow a Flower Garden

Interested in planting a flower garden? Here are some planting tips for flower beds—plus, ...

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