It’s a question I’m asked all the time, “Should I remove tomato plant suckers?” The answer:...
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Food Gardening
Herbs that grow in shade: 10 delicious choices
Plenty of gardeners consider shade to be more of a curse than a blessing, especially when it comes...
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Alpine strawberries: How to grow this delicious little fruit from seed or transplants
If I had to pick a favorite backyard fruit, I’d pick the strawberry. But not just any strawberry,...
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How to grow cucumbers in a container garden
Long before I had a garden I was growing cucumbers in containers. This is because cucumber plants...
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The best tomatoes for containers and 7 strategies for growing them in pots
Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown in gardens, but even small or no-space gardeners can...
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The Fish Pepper: How to grow this fascinating heirloom vegetable
The first time I ate a fish pepper, I fell in love. Fish peppers are medium-hot with a fiery bite...
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