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Seed Magic: How Germination Occurs and Why It Can Fail

I love growing my own vegetable plants from seed. It’s a bit magical given that inside each small, nondescript seed…
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The cheerful blooms of a poinsettia, Christmas cactus, or amaryllis add a touch of magic to holiday decorating and can…
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It’s mid-August and my garden is producing a full-on bounty. I’m picking basketfuls of tomatoes, cucumbers, and eggplant. To stay…
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Water is essential for a thriving vegetable garden. However, with municipalities placing water use restrictions on homeowners, it can be…
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With our summer gardens growing and producing in full force, it’s hard to even think about planning or even planting…
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Adding compost or mulch to your garden has several benefits. But, herbicide carryover in these amendments can cause serious problems…
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