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Design12 Brilliant Astilbes
Astilbe, translated from Greek, means “without brilliance.” Maybe the wild astilbes that earned this dismissive genus name were drab, but today’s cultivars offer bright flowers, great foliage, and steadfast performance…
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Kitchen GardeningMiniature Fruits and Veggies That Tout Big Flavor
In the vegetable garden, “Good things come in small packages” is more than just a cliché. While a standard eggplant or a soccer-ball-size cabbage makes a meal for a family…
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Kitchen GardeningSeed Catalogs for 2017
My first seed catalog for 2017 arrived before Christmas. I enjoy sitting by the woodstove with the catalogs and perusing the photos and descriptions of mouthwatering herbs, vegetables and fruits,…
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Kitchen GardeningWhat Vegetable Gardeners Need to Know About GMO Seeds
Here's what vegetable gardeners need to know about GMOs (genetically modified organisms) before going seed shopping this season.
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ArticleHoliday Gift Ideas For Veggie Gardeners 2016
Here are some great holiday gift ideas for the veggie gardener on your list.
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ArticleCucurbitas: Winter Squash and Pumpkins
One of the best things about fall and winter seasons is that we get to eat seasonal foods--root vegetables, winter squash and pumpkins, brassicas, cool-weather greens, apples, pears, pomegranates, persimmons,…
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ArticleSweet Potatoes and Apples
It's that time of year that we want to eat warming comfort foods. I try to use vegetables, fruits and nuts that are in season. This recipe features two of…
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How-ToPut the Life Back Into Your Soil
For many decades, soil science focused on the physical and chemical properties of the earth beneath our feet. Researchers explored the importance of key plant nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium,…
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DesignConifers Should Come First
When we first bought our house in 2000, I was pregnant. The previous owner had no interest in the garden. Since there was almost nothing planted, I just threw a…
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Kitchen GardeningBeyond Basic Butternut: Other Squash Varieties to Try
Several years ago, a colleague here at Fine Gardening mentioned in passing that she was growing an array of winter squash. I remember thinking, “Why bother?” It’s not that I…
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