What to Do with Green Tomatoes
When an early freeze threatened in mid-October, I was forced to harvest dozens of green tomatoes on my tomato plants. It turns out, I had 40 pounds worth and no idea what to do with…
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Best Types of Garlic You Can Grow in Your Climate
Garlic is one of the easiest crops you can grow! In fact, I daresay choosing which type to grow is probably the most work you’ll put into the entire process! When we think about growing…
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10 Herbs & Spices You Can Grow & Dry for Your Pantry
One area I’ve expanded each year is growing my own spices and herbs. In vegetable gardening, we start with growing what we eat, so why not add homegrown spices and herbs to the mix? Today…
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High Production Crops for Small Spaces
Whether you’re limited on garden space or you simply want to get a harvest from the space you do have, one of the best things you can do is to plant high production crops. What…
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How to Start a Kitchen Garden
If you want to grow your own fresh food but you’re not sure you have enough space or time, the kitchen garden is a perfect option for you. Often, when we consider starting a garden,…
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Common Problems Growing Sweet Corn in the Home Garden
Is there anything better than fresh sweet corn on a hot summer’s day? (Well, maybe fresh-picked watermelon.) While I didn’t always grow sweet corn, once I started, it quickly became a family favorite and has…