Napa cabbage is one of those delicious crops I look forward to growing every year because it is as...
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Food Gardening
How often to fertilize tomatoes for bigger, better harvests
Whether you’re growing heirlooms like Cherokee Purple or more common hybrids such as Early Girl...
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Planting lettuce in the fall: Tips for a bigger, better harvest
The end of summer doesn’t have to mean an end to the homegrown harvest. Cool season vegetables like...
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Bolting basil: Why basil bolts and what to do about it
Basil is an essential kitchen herb lending its spicy-clove taste to pasta, pesto, bruschetta, soups,...
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Topping pepper plants: When, why, and how to do It right
While topping pepper plants is standard practice for some gardeners, others wouldn’t dream of...
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When to plant fall carrots—and how a wooden board can improve your harvest
If you have only grown carrots in spring, you may be missing the sweetest harvest of the year. Fall-grown...
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