Choosing ripe watermelons from the local grocery store or farmer’s market is one thing, but...
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Food Gardening
What to plant after tomatoes: Succession planting and cover crop suggestions
As summer harvests start to wind down and you’re swapping out warm-season plants for cool-season...
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When to harvest dill: A step-by-step guide
There are a few best practices around when to harvest dill that you can follow in order to come away...
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Why are my cucumbers curling? Common causes and solutions
If you’ve strolled out to your vegetable garden and discovered your cucumbers curling into strange...
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The best tomatoes for canning: 10 delicious and high-yielding options
Canned tomatoes are a delicious and convenient ingredient in tomato sauces, pasta sauces, stews, salsas,...
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Harvesting coriander: Save your cilantro seeds for your spice rack or to plant
It’s so satisfying to pull out my mortar and pestle and grind seeds I saved because I thought ahead...
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