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Squash Flowers

Why Is My Squash Not Fruiting?

“What’s wrong with my squash?” and “Why isn’t my squash fruiting?” are two common squash questions...
September Song

September Gardening Tips

After Labor Day, I can feel and see the slowing of photosynthesis as plants wind down their season...
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Hibiscus

The hardy perennial hibiscus, also called rose mallow or swamp rose, adds the beauty of a tropical...
Farmer's Market Tomatoes

Is Your Farmers' Market the Real Deal?

When you are shopping at your local farm stand or farmers’ market, be on the lookout for cheaters...
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Identifying Caterpillars in My Garden

As summer winds down the populations of caterpillars seems to be on the rise. Some are the larva of...
Fall Cleanup

10 Fall Cleanup Tips for a Better Spring Garden

When it comes to fall yard and garden cleanup, we have evolved our thinking. It’s not necessary to...
Farmer's Market

Farmers' Market Recipes: Starring Fresh Produce!

Farmers’ markets pop up in summer and fall with fresh-from-the-garden favorites. Here are some...
Wildflowers Native List

Growing Wildflowers | Selecting Wildflowers

Interested in growing wildflowers? Spring or fall are great times to plant a new wildflower meadow...
Acorns in Hands

How to Prepare and Cook Acorns

Acorns are extremely nutritious and readily available in nature, making them a healthy addition to...
Potato Harvesting With the Kids

The Joy of Digging Potatoes

For some kids, the two best times of the year are Christmas and the potato harvest. Yes, you heard...
Crocuses

Crocuses

When it seems like winter will never lose its icy grip, the dainty crocus pushes through the snow...
Morning Glory

Morning Glories

Morning glories are annual climbers with slender stems, heart-shaped leaves, and trumpet-shaped...
When to Plant Mums

Chrysanthemums: When to Really Plant Mums

Every year in the fall, I suffer a bout of mum madness when garden centers and big boxes brim with...
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Birth Month Flowers and Their Meanings

What is your birth month flower? Consult this list of all the monthly birth flowers to find out!...
Autumn Joy Fall Garden

The Best Fall Flowers for Your Garden

Summer’s end does not mean the flower blooms have to end! Here are some of our favorite fall-...
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Apple Recipes: Our Favorites for Fall

Enjoy some of our favorite apple recipes, including a delicious apple pie recipe, apple butter,...
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Rutabagas

Rutabagas, or swedes, are root vegetables grown for both their golden root and their greens....
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Turnips

Turnips are cool-weather vegetables that can be grown both in spring and fall, avoiding the hot...
Storing Vegetables

Storing Your Harvest Without a Root Cellar

Now that you have grown and harvested some beautiful winter-keeping vegetables, how are you going...
Salvia Sage

Salvia

Salvia (also known as sage) flower for a long time; grow well in hot, dry conditions; and they...
Irises

How to Divide Bearded Irises—With Pictures

The blooming of the bearded irises is something I eagerly await each spring. This year, I made a...
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Fireflies: Why Do Fireflies Glow?

Fireflies—also known a lightning bugs—have been captivating humans for centuries with their...
Mint Plants

12 Uses for Mint Leaves From Health to Home

How do you use extra mint leaves? Here are 12 marvelous uses for mint around the home and garden—...
Bell Peppers

Bell Peppers

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

Soil pH Levels for Plants

What is your soil’s pH level? Every plant prefers a different level of acidity. Use this soil pH...
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—...
Dandelion Weeds

Common Garden Weeds

No one likes to talk about weeds, but if you’re growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, or flowers, it’s...
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Full Moon for April 2020

Celebrate the Full Moon for April 2020! Find out why it’s called the Pink Moon—plus more Moon facts...
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Keeping Your Plants Alive in Hot Weather

If your vegetable gardening is struggling in hot weather, we’ll show you how to help your stressed...
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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...
Homemade Spray

Homemade Bug Spray Recipes

Here are four all-natural homemade bug sprays that can kick those pesky insects to the curb. If you...
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 Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden

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

Summer Pests That Affect Dogs and Cats

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy…not only for us, but also for the companion animals in our lives...
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...
Pothos houseplant

Houseplant Care Guide

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

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