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Squirrels

Here are tips on how to identify and get rid of squirrels, as they can cause many problems in your...
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Freezing Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are not the easiest vegetable to grow. I actually gave up on them years ago as...
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Gardening by the Moon's Sign November 2017

Use the November 2017 dates shown in the Moon’s Astrological Place calendar below to find the best...
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Where Does Black Pepper Come From?

Most of us have a pepper shaker on our kitchen table, but do you know where that pepper actually...
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Freezing Peppers

Peppers are such a lovely fruit. They come in many different colors, sizes and hotness. Plus, they’...
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Grow Fresh Salads Indoors All Winter

Enjoy free, tender salad greens indoors in recycled plastic containers under a couple of...
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How to Grow, Cure and Store Pumpkins

Pumpkins are real stars in the fall vegetable garden. They can be eaten straight away once...
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Apple Cider Press Party | How to Make Apple Cider

My friends received an apple cider press for a wedding present long ago. Last week, they threw an...
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Stone Fruit: How to Grow Your Own

Growing your own stone fruit trees is easier than you might think. Here’s what you need to know to...
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Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are a member of the cabbage family, and an excellent source of protein and...
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How to Make a Pumpkin Seed Necklace

This year, when you hollow out that Halloween pumpkin, save the seeds to make a cool and colorful...
Pantry Moth

How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths and Worms

You open a bag of whole wheat flour, a box of cereal, or a bag of dog food to find little worms or...
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Best Shrubs for Fall Planting

The gardening season is winding down. Last call for filling in those bare spots in your landscaping...
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Fall Leaves: Cleaning up the Lawn, Home, and Garden

While fall cleanup may not be much fun, we choose to see the task as a trade-off for the beautiful...
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How to Overwinter Your Plants and Garden

Learn how to properly overwinter your garden plants to keep them protected from snow, wind, and...
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Preserving Herbs: Make Your Own Herb-Infused Vinegar

You’ve seen herbal vinegars in upscale food boutiques and catalogues, usually stoppered or corked...
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Pumpkin Carving Tips and Tricks

Whether this is your first attempt at carving a pumpkin or your hundredth, there are many...
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What Is a Harvest Moon?

In 2017, the Harvest Moon falls in October.  When is the Harvest Moon and why is it so special?...
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How to Cook Pumpkin

Here’s how to cook pumpkin the simplest way—plus a selection of delicious pumpkin recipes, from our...
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How to Clean and Season a Cast Iron Skillet

A cast iron skillet can last a lifetime—probably several if it’s passed from generation to...
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How to Make Pickled Peppers Recipe

Interested in pickling? See how to pickle bell peppers with this simple recipe. Watch video from...
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Insects Invading Your Home?

It’s that time of year again! As temperatures cool, various flies, bugs, and beetles slip into your...
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3 Best Kitchen Tools to Preserve the Harvest

I confess to being a lazy cook. For example, the idea of peeling, coring, and slicing apples makes...
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Fall Foliage Map 2017

See our new fall foliage map for peak times across America. Help us add to this foliage map with...
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Fall Foliage Forecast 2017

One of the joys of fall is the beautiful fall foliage—the reds, oranges, yellows, and browns. How...
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Some Green Tomatoes Are Meant to Stay Green

Usually, when we see a green tomato, it’s just unripe and will eventually turn red.  However, there...
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Flower Garden Designs: Three-Season Flower Bed

Imagine a gorgeous flower garden drenched with color from early spring to the first frost of autumn...
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Planting Tulip Bulbs in Winter

Tulip bulbs are typically planted in the fall, but what happens when you forget to plant them or...
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Autumnal Equinox 2018: First Day of Fall

The autumnal equinox or September equinox next falls on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Here’s...
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How to Predict a Frost

Learn how to predict frost, differentiate between a light frost and a hard freeze, and protect your...
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Swiss Chard

Swiss chard—or simply “chard”—is a member of the beet family that does well in both cool and warm...
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Planting Zones for the U.S. and Canada

Plant hardiness zones—also known as planting zones or growing zones—help gardeners understand which...
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Top 10 Apple Recipes

Enjoy 10 of our favorite apple recipes, including the best apple pie recipe, apple butter, apples...
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October Birth Flowers

Both of the October birth flowers are colorful annuals that thrive in full sun. What is the Flower...
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Fruit to Grow in Pots: Best Varieties

Blueberries, cherries, and other small fruit shrubs produce faster in big tubs and pots! Here are...
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How to Make a Row Cover Tunnel

In this short video we show you how to make a simple hooped row cover to protect your plants,...
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Squash Bugs

What are those bugs on your squash? Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of...
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How to Build a Cold Frame

Learn how to make a cold frame for the garden with these tips. When those first frosts of fall hit...
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2018 Winter Weather Forecast

Will this winter be wicked or wonderful? Read the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s 2018 Winter Weather...
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Kale Recipes

Kale is all the rage right now—and for good reason! Much like its well-loved cousin, spinach, kale...
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A Second Spring: Fall Gardening

Even though the calendar says it is fall, we have been enjoying a second spring in the garden....
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Extending Your Growing Season: Using Row Covers, Cold Frames, and More Techniques

Extend your growing season into the colder months so that you can harvest fresh food from your...

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