kitchen gardening
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Kitchen Gardening
6 Great Sauce Tomatoes
When I was a girl, my mom and I took weekly trips to the market for fruit and vegetables. Even then, I was fascinated by the different apples, lettuce, peppers,…
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Kitchen Gardening
8 Tomato Myths Debunked
It’s no secret that the tomato is a favorite summertime staple. Year after year, countless gardeners rely on this formidable and versatile fruit to mark the arrival of spring and…
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How-To
Growing Tomatoes in the Heat of Summer
It’s the middle of summer. The tomato plants are lush and full. If you live in the Southern parts of North America, you harvested a great crop in June, but…
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How-To
Three Ways to Plant Container Onions
Did you know onions aren’t a root or a fruit? These savory vegetables are made up of layers of leaf bases. Here are three ways to get your container onions…
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How-To
9 Tips for Growing Vegetables in Window Boxes
I've been very happy with these pint-sized veggie gardens as long as I remember that they can require a little special attention on occasion.
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How-To
How to Pollinate Zucchini by Hand
If you’ve noticed the fruits of your zucchini plants are dying on the plant, you may need to take an active hand in pollination. Here are some tips to help…
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Design
10 Ornamental Herbs
These perennial favorites add zest to the garden as well as to the kitchen
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Kitchen Gardening
Learn the Basics of Growing Outstanding Oregano and Marjoram
Delightful myths and lovely uses surround sweet marjoram, while herbal remedies and hearty dishes are associated with oregano, its close cousin.
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How-To
A Winter Vegetable Garden in Northern California
If your climate is right, you can keep your garden going all winter with cool-weather crops that can't take the summer heat: peas, spinach, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, and other salad…