First cultivated in the Mediterranean region, saffron is, by weight, the most expensive spice in the...
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Food Gardening
How to grow catnip in the garden and indoors
My cat has a felt taco cat toy that was scented with catnip a few years ago and she still goes squirrelly...
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Planting onions in the fall from seeds or sets
Considering onions are a staple ingredient in kitchens around the world, I’m surprised that more...
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A winter greenhouse: A productive way to harvest vegetables all winter
In my vegetable garden, a winter greenhouse has become the heart of my cold season garden, providing...
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When to harvest acorn squash
As you test out new varieties of storage vegetables for your home garden, you’ll benefit from learning...
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How to harvest rosemary to use fresh or for drying
You may include rosemary in your herb garden each year, or tuck it into your containers as an ornamental,...
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