Homegrown herbs are one of the garden’s greatest pleasures. Preserving herbs in a way that doesn’t...
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When to harvest beets from a home garden
I’ll admit it. I’m a reformed “beet hater.” When I was a kid, I thought I didn’t like beets...
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When to harvest carrots for fresh eating or storage
While carrots are certainly not the most expensive veggie at the grocery store, most families eat...
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Curing onions for long-term storage and winter use
In my house, we seem to need an endless supply of onions. While buying onions at the grocery store...
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Begonia Escargot: A unique foliage plant for shade
Many gardeners think they need to have a lot of color in order to have a beautiful garden, but that...
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Hardy Hibiscus: How to plant and grow this tropical-looking perennial
Do you love the look of tropical hibiscus but hate having to toss the plant on the compost pile at...
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