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How-To
Grow a Pie With This Garden Plant
If you’re looking for an edible perennial to add to your vegetable garden, consider pie plant. This old favorite is grown for its stems that make delicious pies, jams and…
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Kitchen Gardening
Cultivating and Harvesting Hops (Humulus lupulus)
Since hops are Herb of the Year for 2018, I figure I ought to tell you about growing them--actually they are fairly easy to cultivate. Some gardeners find them to…
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Article
How to Plant Perennial Horseradish
If you’re looking for something a little different to plant this season, why not try one of the oldest perennial herbs around? The large leaves of horseradish plants add structure…
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Article
Buttermilk Biscuits with Scallions or Chives and Cheddar
There is nothing like homemade biscuits flavored with herbs and/or alliums—make these tasty biscuits flecked with some green alliums for St. Patty’s Day!
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Article
Hops, Herb of the Year 2018
This year, herbies and hopheads from around the country are celebrating Hops as Herb of the Year. The International Herb Association's newest publication Hops, Herb of the Year 2018: Brewing…
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Kitchen Gardening
Spring is Bustin’ Out all Over!
Today celebrates the vernal equinox--the first day of spring. We gardeners rejoice that we are able to start sowing seed and soon will have out hands in the garden earth.…
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Article
Saint Patrick’s Day Kicks Off Gardening in March
Many folks practice planting potatoes on Saint Patrick's Day, and some plant peas and/or onions too. This is a tradition for many gardeners who live in warmer climes, although I’ve…
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Kitchen Gardening
It’s Potato Planting Time
If you haven’t eaten a homegrown potato, you don’t know what a real potato tastes like. Spring’s the time to plant potatoes in the vegetable garden. Here’s everything you need…
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How-To
Three Ways to Plant Container Onions
Did you know onions aren’t a root or a fruit? These savory vegetables are made up of layers of leaf bases. Here are three ways to get your container onions…
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Article
Six Seed Selections to Sow for the Summer Season
While you are considering which seeds to order for this coming season, here are a few favorites that I have been growing for many years. While I try new plant…