As a kid I was definitely not a fan of brussels sprouts. Boy, have times changed! Now I grow several...
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Vegetable crops
Pruning pepper plants for improved plant health and yields
Did you know that pruning pepper plants can result in many benefits? The debate about whether or not...
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Perennial vegetables: 15 easy to grow choices for gardens and landscapes
While most food gardeners concentrate on annual vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce,...
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Blossom end rot: How to identify, prevent, and treat
Watching little green tomatoes mature into large ripe tomatoes is one of the garden’s greatest joys....
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Tomato plant suckers: When and how to prune tomato plants
It’s a question I’m asked all the time, “Should I remove tomato plant suckers?” The answer:...
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Cucamelon seeds and how to plant them
I love planting cucamelons in our vegetable garden. In fact, I love them so much, they’re featured...
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