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Earwigs

Here are tips on how to identify and get rid of earwigs, also known as pincher bugs or dermaptera,...
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Blueberries

Did you know that the modern blueberry is a 20th-century invention? Before the 1900s, the only way...
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Irises

The tall, beautiful iris, named after the Greek goddess who rode rainbows, comes in many magical...
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How to Make Berry Jam

Learn how to make jam in no time! Here’s a quick and easy berry jam recipe with just two...
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Squash Vine Borer

Are your squash plants suddenly struggling? It could be the work of a squash vine borer. Here are...
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Yarrow

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a native North American plant that’s popular with pollinators and...
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How to Make Dill Pickles

Learn how to make dill pickles the “old-fashioned” way. Pickling is a great way to store excess...
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Poison Oak: Identification and Treatment

“Leaves of three, let it be!” “Hairy vine, no friend of mine!” Learn how to spot poison oak, tell...
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Reasons to Use Row Covers

If you are searching for a chemical-free way to defeat the insects that threaten your crops, have...
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Tomato Hornworms

Big, fat, and green! Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of tomato hornworms in...
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Squash Bugs

What are those bugs on your squash? Squash bugs, probably. Here are tips on how to identify,...
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Hydrangea Varieties for Every Garden

“What type of hydrangea do I have?” This is a common gardening question because there are many...
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Tomatoes

Enjoy our tomato-growing page covering planting through harvesting—and even tomato recipes! America...
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Succession Gardening Chart

See our successive gardening chart listing last planting dates for second-season crops. To...
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Garlic

Garlic is an easy-to-grow crop that’s harvested in midsummer and planted in the fall. Harvest when...
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Japanese Beetles: Best and Worst Plants

Although Japanese beetles are known to feed on more than 300 types of plants, some are more...
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Free Garden Seed Catalogs and Online Plant Sources

It’s never too early to start planning your garden! Here’s a list of mail-order and online seed...
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Cabbage

Cabbage is a hardy, leafy vegetable full of vitamins. It can be difficult to grow; it only likes...
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Preserving Your Harvest Safely

Millions of Americans will can, freeze, dry, pickle, and ferment the abundance of summer fruits and...
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Fresh Blueberry Recipes

Did you know that July is National Blueberry Month? One of the healthiest foods on Earth,...
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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...
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Creating a Recipe from the Garden

My sister and I both love to cook. We aim for dishes that are nutritious, cheap, quick, and...
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Cannas

Cannas are among the most colorful summer bulbs—as flamboyant as their tropical American ancestry—...
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How to Grow Wildflowers and Help Pollinators

Growing wildflowers in your own garden benefits pollinators, lifts your spirits, and boost harvests...
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Native Bees: The Best Pollinators for Your Garden

The super-pollinators of the garden are … native bees! While honey bees have their place, it’s our...
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The Chelsea Chop: Cutting Back Perennials for Better Blooms

What is the Chelsea Chop? A new hairdo or a fancy cut of meat? Nope, it’s just a pruning technique...
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Okra

Okra is traditionally a southern U.S. plant that thrives in warm weather. Here’s how to grow okra...
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Plants That Repel Mosquitoes and Other Insects

Which plants repel mosquitoes and other insects in the backyard and garden? Here’s a list of the...
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Wild Strawberry & Garden Rosemary Tarts

The family and I headed out for an after-dinner walk the other night. We had started down the...
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Coriander and Cilantro

Cilantro is a fast-growing, aromatic, annual herb that grows best in the cooler weather of spring...
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How to Grow Peonies: Peony Care Tips

One of the most magnificent mainstays of the garden is the common herbaceous peony (Paeonia...

Favorite Rhubarb Recipes

Ready for rhubarb recipes? We love the classic rhubarb pie, but you also can’t go wrong with a...
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Weed Control Techniques

While it’s tempting to call any unwanted plant a “weed,” there are really only a select few weeds...
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10 Unusual Vegetables to Liven Up Your Garden

When you grow your own food, you have the opportunity to try some interesting vegetable and fruit...
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Urban Gardening: Cram More Into a Small Vegetable Garden!

Grow a lot of food in a city vegetable garden or any compact space, whether it’s on a rooftop,...
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How to Plant Wildflowers for Bees and Butterflies

We’ll show you how to include more wildflowers in your own garden to benefit pollinators, lift your...
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Shasta Daisies

The cheerful Shasta daisy is a classic perennial. It looks similar to the familiar roadside daisy...
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Aphids

What are those little green bugs on your plants? They’re probably aphids! Here are our best tips on...
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When to Water Your Vegetable Garden | Watering Chart

How much water do you really need? When is the best time to water your vegetables? See our tips on...
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Japanese Beetles

What are those iridescent green garden beetles eating your plants? Here are tips on how to identify...
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Cucumbers

An easy-care vegetable that loves sun and water, cucumbers grow quickly as long as they receive...
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5 Fast-Growing Vegetables to Try

Here are five super-speedy vegetables that will give you a harvest in just a few short weeks—just...

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