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ArticleHomegrown Grapes
Some plants are grown strictly for the beauty that they bring to the garden. Some are more utilitarian in nature, grown primarily for food. Then there are plants that offer…
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DesignPlants for Property Lines
We have all seen it: the line of arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 2–7) marching down the property line, stiff as can be, their heads lopped off…
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DesignTop 12 Tiny Hostas
Hostas (Hosta spp. and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 3–9) are a staple in almost every perennial garden that enjoys open shade; fertile, well-drained soil; and extended cold weather. They have…
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ArticleWhat’s Wrong with My Veggies?
It never fails. Each year, I’ll be working on the East End Community Organic Farm on Long Island, and a gardener will call out to me from a nearby plot.…
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How-ToHow to Get Rid of Tomato Hornworms and Other Caterpillars in the Garden
North America is home to more than 12,000 species of moths and butterflies of the order Lepidoptera. Some, like the luna moth, the blue morpho, and the monarch, are renowned…
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DesignThe Best Garden Phlox
Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 4–8) is one of those “memory” plants for me—a plant I remember from a long way back, before I even knew…
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Kitchen GardeningSquash Basics: Troubleshooting Common Problems
Green zucchini, yellow crooknecks, and pattypans—all summer squash are tasty, early bearing, and easy to grow, especially if you use good organic methods. But even with the best of crops,…
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ArticleEating Bugs for Fun
Even if you've been vegetable gardening for a just a short time, you've probably tasted a few bugs without knowing it. Now’s your chance to sample beetle larvae, crickets and…
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How-ToTransitioning a Public Rose Garden To Sustainability
I've always said during the time a rose garden is coming off chemicals it won't look good. That's one thing in a back yard garden. What about doing it in…
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DesignTrade in Your Troublesome Plants
If you’ve ever grown plants, odds are that you’ve tried a plant that you couldn’t (or shouldn’t) grow for some reason. Did your grandma grow lilacs on her farm in…
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