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Gardening in North Dakota
My name is Lloree Dickens. I reside in the plains region of North Dakota. I’ve been gardening off and on for several years. I own a small ranch with two…
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Kitchen Gardening
Want to Grow Figs? Try One of These Varieties
There’s a fig for every taste. Some are more berrylike; some are more datelike. The color of the skin ranges from very dark purple or brown to very light green,…
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How-To
Overwintering In-Ground Figs in Colder Climates
The most important rule when growing figs in cold areas is to be creative. For example, I once met a Zone 5 grower who made a “figatorium,” a greenhouse with…
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How-To
How to Grow Figs, Even in Colder Climates
Figs intrigue many gardeners. The breadth of interest struck me when I donated a spindly little dormant fig plant for a raffle and the winner told me she had received…
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How-To
Summer Succession Planting of Veggies
Many home gardeners find themselves planting their entire vegetable garden at one time, usually in late May or early June. But unless your family wants truckloads of zucchini and tons…
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Design
Ornamental Edible Shrubs for the Southern Plains
If you’ve ever stopped to appreciate an okra blossom or admire the lush foliage of a pawpaw tree, you’ve noticed that edible plants can be just as beautiful as ornamental…
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Design
Art’s Creative Way to Enjoy the Garden
Today we’re visiting with Art in Ada, Michigan, who has found a beautiful and unusual way to enjoy the bounty of the garden. There was a time when I had…
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How-To
Growing Lettuce Through Spring, Summer, and Fall in the Midwest
While early spring is the perfect time to sow seeds of cool-season greens, particularly the wide array of tasty lettuce selections available, there are some methods you can use to…
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Kitchen Gardening
10 Tasty Zucchini Varieties for Your Vegetable Garden
Summer squash is one of my favorite home garden crops because they are easy to grow, and one planting will last an entire season in most locales. The types stocked…
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How-To
Beat the Heat with Shade-Tolerant Herbs and Veggies in the Southern Plains
Growing cool-season crops in the Southern Plains can be tricky. Spring plantings often bolt (go to flower) from the heat before crops mature, while fall plantings are difficult to establish…