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bay laurel tree leaves and blossoms
Bay laurel leaves are a delicious seasoning from the bay leaf tree, a lovely addition to your container garden or yard.
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Pruning Blackberries For A Bigger Harvest: How-To Guide
Pruning blackberry bushes can be prickly, but it's worth doing for a bigger harvest of juicy berries. Learn how.
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7 Vegetables To Plant In January: Delicious Organic Crops To Kickstart Your Growing Year
Discover the best vegetable seeds to start in January – to banish winter blues and begin a new ritual of growing and harvesting the tastiest, healthiest crops.
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Types Of Cabbage – Different Cabbages To Grow In Gardens
There are many different delicious varieties of cabbages available to grow. But which one is right for your garden? Find out.
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Cruciferous Vegetables Guide: What You Need To Know Before Growing These Cool Crops
The cruciferous family of vegetables have generated a lot of interest. This leads many gardeners to wonder what are cruciferous vegetables and can I grow them in my garden. This article can help with that.
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8 Best Fruit Trees To Plant As Bare Roots In Fall – For The Fastest, Sweetest Harvest
Get a head start on home harvests by planting bare-root fruit trees this fall. Find the best varieties and learn tips for planting and caring for new trees.
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Native Berry Bushes That Are Oh-So-Yummy – 10 Sustainable Backyard Berries To Grow
If you haven’t made room in your yard for native berries, you’re missing out on some of the healthiest, most reliable fruiting shrubs. Here are 10 native berry bushes you’ve got to try
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How To Harvest Chia Seeds: Tips For Harvesting This Heart-Healthy Superfood At Home
They are an excellent part of a healthy diet and fun to harvest for your breakfast cereals, breads, salads and smoothies. Here’s how to harvest chia seeds
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10 Common Types Of Squash Every Gardener Should Know
Have you grown all of these? Our edible expert's top ten picks for squash every gardener should try.
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How To Eat Pumpkin Seeds From Your Own Homegrown Gourds
Pumpkin seeds are tasty, easy to roast, and full of nutrients. Learn how to eat pumpkin seeds for delicious and nutritious snacking all autumn long.
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Recharge Your Soil Over Winter By Cover Cropping: 6 Green Manures To Plant In Fall
Cover cropping is not just for farming. Use this tried-and-tested technique in your vegetable garden or flower beds to enjoy richer, looser soil and fewer weeds.
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9 Fun Things To Do With Pumpkins That Are Past Their Prime
Wondering what to do with your pumpkin after the Halloween fun is over? Learn what to do with your pumpkins when you are done decorating with them.
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How To Store Okra After Picking
Learn how to store fresh okra for up to a year by canning or freezing the harvest. For short-term storage it can go in the refrigerator for two or three days.
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How To Save Pepper Seeds To Grow In Next Year’s Garden
Learn how to save pepper seeds with these easy tips. Seed saving is a fun, sustainable way to have a bountiful harvest of peppers year after year.
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How And When To Harvest Corn For The Freshest Ears Ever
Learning how and when to harvest corn is essential for any gardener looking to grow this tasty crop. Here’s everything you need to know.
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8 Vegetables You Can Propagate From Cuttings – To Grow Free Plants Next Year
Though traditionally started from seeds in spring, several vegetables can be regrown from cuttings. Learn how to propagate the strongest performers from your current crop for an endless supply of plants.
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What To Plant After Tomatoes: 6 Second Crops To Prolong The Growing Season
Your tomatoes may be winding down for the season, but you can reuse the space to grow a fresh crop of cool-weather vegetables.
