Knowing when to plant carrots for autumn and winter harvesting is the difference between a bumper...
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Vegetable crops
Growing napa cabbage (aka Chinese cabbage)
Napa cabbage is one of those delicious crops I look forward to growing every year because it is as...
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Common pepper plant problems and how to fix them
Each year, I enjoy growing a variety of peppers in my raised beds—especially jalapeño, poblano,...
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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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The best pumpkin fertilizer to grow bigger, better pumpkins
As large, fast-growing annuals, pumpkin plants are hungry, so giving them the nutrients they need...
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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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