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A Quick Guide To Green Beans

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Green beans are a staple of the summer garden—and there are two major types to choose from.

Daikon Radish: Breaking The Rules, Not The Root

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An early-season mistake turns into a win for this farmer.

3 Vermicomposting Fails & How To Do It Right

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Vermicomposting is a super-simple way to turn your food scraps into fertilizer—as long as you follow these guidelines.

Tomatillos: The Other Salsa Ingredient

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A cousin of the tomato, the tomatillo is a delicious nightshade that are great for salsas and are taking the country by storm.

5 Tips For Starting Peppers Off Right

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Hot or sweet, bell or chili—it's time to get your peppers into the garden.

24 Disease-Resistant Crop Varieties & Strategies Improve Their Vigor

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Tired of diseases creeping on your vegetables before you have a chance to harvest? These are some varieties you need to try.

5 Passive Irrigation Techniques That Make Watering Easier

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Watering can be a dreaded garden chore—but with these efficient irrigation techniques, it doesn’t have to be.

How To Keep This Pest Away From Your Carrots

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The larvae of carrot rust flies can leave your beautiful, long, orange (or purple) carrots looking like a mangled mess.

5.5 Garden Chores You Can Skip This Year!

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OK, maybe “skip” isn’t the right word, but we can definitely help make those dreaded garden chores much easier.

Insect Hotels: The Perfect Overnight Stay For Beneficial Insects

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The Marriott of the garden, an insect hotel allows you to play host to anything from bees and butterflies to ladybugs and spiders while they do some heavy lifting around your crops.

Spearmint For Tea & Balancing Hormones

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Like all mints, spearmint will overtake your garden, but in its abundance is a multitude of health benefits that will last year-round.

Cicadas Vs. Locusts: Know The Difference

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This year comes the emergence of the Brood V 17-year periodical cicada—but don’t worry; these aren’t locusts that will cause any crop damage.

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