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  • Kitchen Gardening

    Catalog Review: Southern Exposure Seed Exchange

    Southern Exposure Seed Exchange offers more than 700 varieties of open-pollinated, heirloom, and traditional varieties of vegetables, herbs, flowers, grains and cover crops.

  • Article

    Apple Cider Rules!

    Fall and winter is the time of year that we get to drink the local apple cider. Here are a few ways to enjoy this nutritious apple essence during the…

  • overwintering roses
    How-To

    Overwintering Roses Like Shrubs. A Tip From A Reader!

    We've been talking about winter rose care over the last few weeks. A reader north of Boston emailed me a very practical solution and I'm sharing it with you.

  • Design

    The 411 on Viburnums: Best Varieties, Care and Troubleshooting

    It’s easy to understand why gardeners love viburnums (Viburnum spp. and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 2–9). They have lustrous leaves and large (sometimes fragrant) blossoms, and many produce magnificent berries…

  • Article

    Dare to Divide Your Peonies

    Would you like to have a few more peonies in your garden but hesitate because of the cost? If you already have a large herbaceous peony, you can divide its…

  • Article

    Uncommon Grasses

    A couple of old-school gardeners I admire believe that ornamental grasses belong in meadows or along the shore, not in the garden. I reluctantly agree that grasses can dress the…

  • Article

    From Chiles to Sauce

    I've been making salsa for decades, however, I never have really made a concentrated sauce like Tabasco. When I brought in a huge bush of Tabasco peppers, I decided to…

  • How-To

    Step 2 In Preventing Winter Damage To Your Roses

    Last week we gave you a tip on helping prevent winter damage to your roses. Here is another little one.

  • Article

    Using Compost and Manure Teas in the Home Garden

    Have you tried feeding your plants naturally with compost or manure teas?

  • How-To

    Step One In Preventing Winter Damage To Your Roses

    Winter is well on its way and in some parts of the country it's already here. Here is a first step to help prevent winter damage.