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Shelving Common Canning Myths
Eating seasonally is a way of life for many people, especially gardeners, but it can be a challenge because a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables are not available year-round.…
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Rehabilitating a Flooded Garden
The constant variable of water—too much or too little— is a part of gardening in the South. However, too much rain at once is often the case in our region.…
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The Joys of Gardening While Aging
We gardeners understand that digging in the dirt makes our soul somehow content, and even though at the end of the day we are often bone-tired, we feel good. Being…
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Unique Options for Edible Flowers
There are so many ways to incorporate what you grow in the garden into your daily life. Herbs and blossoms may be prettiest as cuttings, but they also work as…
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Emerald Ash Borer Damage and Prevention
Change happens, especially in nature. The predictable type of change, like the rhythmic cascades of the seasons or caterpillars reinventing themselves as butterflies, are reassuring, even inspiring. But catastrophic changes,…
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Hydrangea Myths Dispelled
Here are some common myths surrounding hydrangeas as well as the truths that will shine some light on what to do if you’re faced with these circumstances. See our picks…
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A Stylish Raised Bed Almost Anyone Can Build
By now, we all know the perks of raised beds. They are an aesthetically pleasing way to grow edibles and cut flowers. Because they are essentially large containers, you can…
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Garden Pests and Threats Gardeners Should Watch Out For
Whether they live in the Northeast or the Southwest, everyone fights their own battle in the garden. As the climate changes and nature responds, plants are being put under more…
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Pest Alert: Agave Snout Weevil
What is an agave snout weevil (Scyphophorus acupunctatus) you ask? We asked the same thing a few months ago when we noticed one of our American century plants (Agave americana,…
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Protect Plants From Heat in Edible and Ornamental Gardens
When you’re hot, you’re hot, especially if you are a tomato or a bell pepper and stuck in the ground. Plants, like people, go into survival mode at high temperatures.…