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  • artichokes
    How-To

    Growing Artichokes in the Northeast

    The artichoke that is cultivated as a vegetable is a variety of cardoon (Cynara cardunculus, Zones 7–10), or artichoke thistle, a thistle-type perennial in the sunflower family that’s native to…

  • vegetable garden in the plains
    Design

    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…

  • Brandywine tomato
    How-To

    Growing Tomatoes in the Heat of Summer

    It’s the middle of summer. The tomato plants are lush and full. If you live in the Southern parts of North America, you harvested a great crop in June, but…

  • grouped container plantings look like garden bed
    Design

    Turning an Eyesore Into a Garden

    My name is Wema Mojar from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. We have an abandoned pool that had become an eyesore, so I turned it into a classic small space garden using…

  • Magda squash
    How-To

    Great Veggie Varieties to Grow in Containers

    Some of us veggie gardeners are blessed with several acres, but some of us have smaller yards to work with. Some of us may even be limited to just a…

  • raised beds next to a fenced garden bed
    Design

    Gardens of a Philadelphia Townhouse

    I am Rich from Philadelphia. I am sharing some images from the gardens of our 1812 Federal-style townhouse. There is a front yard, which is located in the middle of…

  • Magda zucchini before harvest
    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…

  • big green tomatoes
    Design

    Erin’s Garden in Maryland

    Today we’re off to Baltimore to visit with Erin! Erin is a busy mother of three but somehow manages to grow a beautiful garden and share lots of photos of…

  • summer and fall vegetable garden
    Design

    Choosing Where to Build Your Vegetable Garden in the Southern Plains

    Every climate type presents certain challenges to vegetable gardeners. Here are a few region-specific tips to keep in mind when siting a new vegetable garden in your Southern Plains garden.…

  • Broccoli growing
    How-To

    Success With Brassicas in the Northeast

    Like tomatoes, brassica crops raised and picked at home are significantly tastier than those available in a supermarket. But as healthy and flavorful as homegrown brassicas can be, they seem…