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Dealing with Winter Squash Pests

Dealing with Winter Squash Pests

Pests on your winter squash, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your developing plants. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot any  …
Dealing with Winter Squash Diseases

Dealing with Winter Squash Diseases

Like all food crops, winter squash are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your strongest weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place.  …
Worth the Wait Cabbage Soup

Worth the Wait Cabbage Soup

I love cabbage. I realize that's not always a popular opinion, but cabbage is so versatile and so incredibly healthy. It's related to Brussels sprouts and kale, and is equally  …
Planting Lettuce in the Ground

Planting Lettuce in the Ground

Lettuce is a cool-weather crop, and can even survive a light frost. In most cases, it has a strong dislike of heat—although you can find some heat-tolerant varieties.  …
Dealing with Lettuce Pests

Dealing with Lettuce Pests

Pests on your lettuce plants, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your lovely lettuce. Keeping a close watch on your lettuce during regular daily inspections will help you spot any  …
Dealing with Broccoli Pests

Dealing with Broccoli Pests

Pests on your broccoli plants, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your crop. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot any pests  …
12 Uses for Dill You Grow at Home

12 Uses for Dill You Grow at Home

Ah, the distinctive aroma and flavor of dill. Grassy with a hint of anise and caraway, every part of this plant is edible. Beyond food, dill has been valued for  …
Planting Dill in the Ground

Planting Dill in the Ground

Dill needs six to eight hours of sunshine in order to thrive. Dill plants also need well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.5. Dill is a light plant  …