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Dealing with Sunflower Diseases
As they grow, sunflowers may experience issues caused by pests or diseases. Things such as location, weather, and upkeep determine which problems your plants may encounter and how well they …
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Storing and Preserving Your Cauliflower
Once you start growing cauliflower, it is important to find ways to store and preserve cauliflower so that it can be enjoyed for an extended period of time. Below are …
Growing Microgreens: Kits vs. DIY
When it's winter and you can't garden, growing microgreens is a fulfilling way to grow fresh food inside when it's impossible to do outside. Microgreens are considered a superfood. …
9 Essential Winter Garden Tasks to Prepare for Spring
In the early days of my gardening, I thought that winter garden tasks were pretty limited. Rake up the dead plants, mix some compost into the soil, and then hibernate …
5 Winter Mulching Tips for Cold Zone Perennial Crops
There's not a lot going on in the garden in the middle of winter. Most of the plants are gone; the carrots have all been pulled up and stored; the …
Hydroponics for Beginners: 5 Systems for Growing Greens and Veggies
Nothing gets me more excited than being able to grow veggies and herbs in the winter while there's snow on the ground outside. And you can do the same if …
You Never Know What You’re Going to Dig Up
It's true that you never know what you'll dig up, but most of the time when you dig deep into a garden, all you discover is rock or clay. One …
Veggie Lentil Soup
This recipe comes from my daughter's Waldorf school where the kids make this soup in kindergarten, and it's absolutely delicious. If a kindergartener can make this soup, so can you!
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When Should You Toss Stored Potatoes and Root Vegetables?
I've always loved root vegetables. You can roast them with some olive oil, salt, and pepper for a lovely side dish. You can make a hearty winter stew or a …
Dealing With Hot Pepper Diseases
Like all food crops, hot peppers are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your greatest weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place.
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