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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Turnips

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

Rutabagas, or swedes, are root vegetables grown for both their golden root and their greens....
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...
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—...
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Fireflies: Why Do Fireflies Glow?

Fireflies—also known a lightning bugs—have been captivating humans for centuries with their...
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—...
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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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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Houseplant Care Guide

Here are quick tips to keep your houseplants happy and healthy. From knowing how often to water to...
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Root Cellars: Types and Storage Tips

Before refrigeration, an underground root cellar was an essential way to store carrots, turnips,...
Calendula

Discover 20 Self-Sowing Flowers!

Many flowers reseed themselves! Here’s a list of over 20 annual and perennial flowers that you can...
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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...
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...
Sedum - Autumn Joy flowers

Sedum

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

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