Jalapeno peppers are my go-to hot pepper offering mildly hot fruits that are super versatile. I use...
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Food Gardening
When to harvest pumpkins: How to tell when pumpkins are ripe
Pumpkins are a fun and easy crop to grow in a home vegetable garden with the harvest season beginning...
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Parsley root: How to grow this two-for-one root vegetable
My first introduction to parsley root was on a rooftop garden in Whistler, B.C., where a chef pulled...
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Broccoli Flower: Why broccoli plants bolt and what to do about it
Broccoli is a popular vegetable grown for its immature flower heads. Most varieties produce dome-shaped...
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Yellow cucumber: 8 reasons why cucumbers turn yellow
Cucumbers are one of the most popular vegetables planted in home gardens and are considered easy to...
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How often to water basil: Tips for success in pots and gardens
A must-grow herb for millions of gardeners, figuring out how often to water basil can be a challenge....
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