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7 Edible Spring Weeds

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As your landscape comes back to life at the end of winter, keep an eye out for these wild vegetables that can be used in spring salads and more.

Cover Your Crops To Protect From Late Frosts

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Late-season frosts and freezes can be a killer in the garden. Take these protections to protect your crops.

7 Cool Hacks For Your Cold Frame

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Get more out of your favorite season extender with inspiration from around the web.

Create A Butterfly Garden

Crops & Gardening
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Provide a safe haven for monarchs and many other butterflies by carefully planning out your garden space.

The Best New Seed-Starting Tools For 2016

Crops & Gardening
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It’s time to get your garden started, and we think these new products will make the job easier.

Hibiscus For Heart Health

Crops & Gardening
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This tropical plant has a native-growing cousin that can be added to your herbal medicine cabinet.

Start A Community Seed Bank

Crops & Gardening
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Encourage the open exchange of seeds in your community to increase the diversity of seeds grown and encourage new gardeners to get started.

The Underappreciated Radish

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As you start planning for the spring garden, don’t leave out this peppery vegetable that can be grown for the root and the greens.

The Year of the Pulses

Crops & Gardening
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This under-appreciated family of crops is now getting its time in the limelight.

A Fruit-Tree Pruning Primer

Crops & Gardening
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A little wintertime fruit-tree maintenance will pay off big time this summer when you’re ready to harvest apples, pears, peaches and more.

Always Cook Your Mushrooms Before Eating

Crops & Gardening | Recipes |
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Your homegrown mushrooms can be part of a healthy meal if you cook them to perfection.

Start Growing Mushrooms Now

Crops & Gardening
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If you love mushrooms, growing your own right at home is easier than you might think.

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