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  • Article

    Making Paper Vegetables for Thanksgiving

    Are you feeling a little let down because gardening season is over? Then it’s time to get crafty and make your own vegetables with a little paper and some glue.

  • Article

    On the Road: Autumn in Arkansas

    The Ozark Mountains in autumn are as beautiful as the renowned New England scenery. I am here for the Herb Harvest Fall Festival at the Ozark Folk Center... as well…

  • Article

    Figs in Fall

    With the arrival of autumn and cooler weather, there are certain crops that are ready to harvest like apples and grapes and pumpkins--and much to the delight of many--figs.

  • Kitchen Gardening

    New Bean Adds to Fall Planting

    Even though it seems like summer has just arrived, it’s already time to think about fall planting. I feel lucky to be able to add a trial packet of 'Mascotte'…

  • Article

    A Saffron Crocus Surprise

    Warm November temperatures in Zone 5 can lead to some garden surprises, especially with saffron crocus corms planted in October.

  • Article

    Tips for Preparing Butternut Squash

    Many people shy away from using butternut squash in their recipes because they're difficult to prepare for cooking. Here are tips for making this versatile vegetable easy to peel and…

  • Article

    How to Grow Saffron Crocus

    Saffron has a reputation for being the most expensive substance in the world. Here’s how you can grow this ancient spice in your own garden.

  • Kitchen Gardening

    Cucurbita 101: A Pumpkin Guide

    Here's a breakdown of four common "Cucurbit" groups.

  • Article

    Year-Round Vegetable Gardening

    Four seasons of vegetable gardening sounds like a gardener’s dream come true. Niki Jabbour proves it’s possible in her new book, “The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener.”

  • How-To

    A Gardener’s Checklist for Late Fall

    Here in New England, frosty nights, flaming maples, and flocks of birds heading south herald the coming of winter, and gardeners turn their attention to tidying up their yards and…