Do you remember that feeling of fun and expectation last spring when you planted your containers?  Just because summer is drawing to an end doesn’t mean that the fun has to end too....
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There are many good reasons that brassicas should be the stars of your cool weather vegetable garden. Brassicas are members of the mustard family and include popular vegetables such as cabbage,...
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It’s very possible that by now those pots and hanging baskets that were so beautiful in June and July may be looking a little “tired” and not so energetic. Well, all is not lost!...
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Many years ago I thought it would be cool to try to grow a lemon tree from seed. It didn’t matter that I lived in New York I was just curious to see if it could be done. I collected a few...
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If you grow vegetables and fruits in your garden you may not realize that eating them might not be the only way to appreciate their fresh taste and nutritional value. More and more people are...
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Many gardeners will tell you that Succulents are the easiest plants to grow in the world. I can’t say that I disagree with them! Some Succulents are virtually indestructible and their...
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While flowers get all the gardening glory foliage is really what ties your garden together. Blooms come and go but leaves last throughout the growing season. Foliage can help define the structure...
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While it is said that the tomato is an American plant it is grown and eaten all around the world. One debate that has arisen is whether or not a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable. According to...
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