Edible Gardens
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I’m hoping to replicate the year I had a blue ribbon, not grown on steroids, bumper crop of basil in containers. I was just a newbie then. Here’s my story.
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9 Cut And Come Again Crops For Small Spaces
Limited space is not an impediment to growing your own food. Cut and come again vegetables and herbs will save money, space, and provide fresh produce from the same plant all season long.
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Which Types Of Wood To Use For Growing Fungi
Wondering about the best logs for mushroom plugs? Match the mushroom type to the tree variety for a great crop of delicious mushrooms.
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Plant An Italian Cook’s Vegetable Garden: 8 Authentic Varieties To Grow
Bring the luscious, bright flavors of Italian cuisine into your home with an Italian cook’s garden filled with the country’s best produce.
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Lemon Tree Problems? Five Common Lemon Tree Diseases To Avoid
Growing citrus trees like lemons can be a delightful way to cultivate years of homegrown fruits – if you protect against key lemon tree diseases. We reveal the key problems to avoid
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Meyer Lemon Tree: Complete Care And Growing Guide
Growing a Meyer lemon tree can be a heady experience for a gardener. It’s a pleasure to pluck a beautiful tart lemon from a tree that you’ve grown and nurtured in the garden or a container.
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6 Plant-And-Forget Vegetables That Will Thrive Even When Neglected
Nothing beats the flavor of home-grown vegetables, but if the thought of all that maintenance puts you off, then these no-fuss crops are the way to go. Get set to enjoy maximum fruits from minimal labor.
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Common Comfrey: Plant Care And Characteristics
The comfrey plant, or symphytum officinale is an old-fashioned perennial herb used in the garden to attract pollinators and as a liquified fertilizer. It has pretty flowers and makes a nice poultice for soothing wounds, but is generally considered poisonous if ingested.
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Holes In Basil Leaves – How To Keep Bugs From Eating Basil
So you’re an herb lover, but you’re seeing holes in basil leaves that you can’t explain? It may not just be snails and slugs - bugs like the tasty stuff, too.
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Lemon Tree Care: How To Grow A Lemon Tree
Once you know how to grow a lemon tree you’ll never want to be without one. In the home garden or in a pot, lemon trees are one of life’s delights.
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How To Care For Citronella Mosquito Plants
While we may consider citronella plant for mosquitoes a common garden plant, we’re probably thinking of citronella geranium, a delicately scented geranium that may or may not repel insects, and can be grown in the garden or as a houseplant.
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How To Grow Butternut Squash Plants
Growing a butternut squash plant makes a tasty and prolific addition to the garden. Learn how to plant, grow and harvest this nutritious vegetable.
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How To Propagate Lavender: A Complete How-To Guide
Lavender's a great favorite of herb growers. Learning how to propagate lavender lets you fill your garden with even more of these beautiful, fragrant plants.
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Best Herbs To Plant Together In One Pot
Planting herbs together in one container is a beautiful way to have the herbs you need at your fingertips, but be sure the ones you choose are compatible with one another.
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Why Is My Rosemary Turning Brown? How To Fix It
Who doesn’t love this herb? When planted rosemary is turning brown, herb lovers and plant parents often panic. Learn how to fix it.
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Best Subtropical Fruit Trees: 8 Exotic Fruits To Grow In Your Garden
Many subtropical fruit trees thrive in climates that are a bit cooler than tropical regions, but they require special considerations.
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7 Superfoods You Can Easily Grow In Your Home Or Garden
Don’t splash out on expensive superfoods at the grocery store – discover the most nutrient-dense vegetables that even beginner gardeners can grow with minimum fuss.
