Cucumbers are an essential summer vegetable, and one that is...
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Vegetable crops
How to plant seed potatoes in the ground, in pots, & in straw
Potatoes are among the most productive crops for home gardens. For every pound of seed potatoes you...
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How to plant lettuce: A guide to planting, growing & harvesting lettuce
Are you ready to learn how to plant lettuce? This popular salad green is one of the easiest crops...
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How to start a vegetable garden fast (and on a budget!)
There are a dozen different ways to start a vegetable garden, but not all of them are fast, efficient,...
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When to harvest garlic (and garlic scapes!) and how to store it for the winter
One vegetable I have not had to purchase in several years is garlic. Every fall, without fail, I place...
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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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