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How-ToAll About Growing Euphorbia
I’ve grown a fair share of hardy and tender plants from the genus Euphorbia, but truth be told, I’ve only scratched the surface. Comprising one of the largest plant families…
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How-ToFall Seed Saving in the Northwest
Days are getting shorter, and there is a soft glow to the sunlight. That can only mean one thing: Fall is upon us. With this season comes a sense of…
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How-ToGrowing Garlic in the Southeast
Garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow in the Southeast. But not only is it easy to grow; it also has very few pest and disease problems. Additionally,…
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How-ToGrowing Fall Brassicas in the Northeast
While many of us never really think or care about which species of brassicas we grow, there are some benefits, if not surprises, to knowing which is which, especially when…
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How-ToPlant in Fall for Spring Color in the Northern Plains, Part II: Trees and Shrubs
When designing for spring color, one should look past the typical displays of flowering bulbs and think of what can be offered by our early-blooming shrubs and trees. When combined…
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How-ToFall Is for Planting in Southern California
Spring is many gardeners’ favorite season for planting, but in our region spring can be short and studded with surprise heat spikes. This often means that newly added plants don’t…
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How-ToLearn How to Use Manure for a Healthier Garden
I first became acquainted with the wonders of manure when my wife and I bought a small farm years ago. Not long after we moved in, we purchased a horse—and…
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How-ToHealthy Garden: Understanding Deer Repellents
Most gardeners consider the term “deer” a four-letter word. If your garden hasn’t been mowed down by these unabashed creatures, you most likely know someone whose garden has. Deer populations…
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How-ToSouthern California November Garden To-Do List
The weather is finally reliably cooler now in Southern California, and our attention is shifting from heat and wind protection to tucking our gardens in with new plants and fresh…
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How-ToNorthwest November Garden To-Do List
November in the Northwest can often be a wet and windy affair. The rain can make it challenging to get out in the garden without some type of rain protection,…
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