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How To Use Plant Heat Zones

Crops & Gardening
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You know all about the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map; now learn how to garden with the American Horticultural Society's Heat Zone Map, too.

Liatris: A Subtle Beauty In The Native Prairie

Crops & Gardening
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This native plant boasts a pretty flower, but it’s the root that holds the medicinal value.

My New Year’s Goals For 2016

Crops & Gardening
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There’s a lot in store for my family and my garden in 2016. Take a peek at my resolutions, and share your own.

The Mushrooms Are Mushing!

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening |
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OK, that might not be the technical term, but the mushroom logs I inoculated are starting to fruit.

Transitioning From Christmas To The New Year

Crops & Gardening
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As you transition your Christmas décor, think about the new life your Christmas tree can bring.

And A Pruner In A Pear Tree

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening |
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The day after loads of Christmas feasting is dedicated to pruning back fruit trees. (It’s important to burn off those calories, after all.)

Mistletoe: More Than A Parasite

Crops & Gardening
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Although mistletoe is known to live off the energy of its host tree, it also provides food and habitat for various wildlife.

How to Grow Your Own Christmas Tree

Crops & Gardening
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Start a new family tradition that will last for years by planting your own evergreens to harvest for a Christmas tree every holiday season.

Growing Persimmons

Crops & Gardening
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Whether you opt for the native or Asian species, these fruits can be used for human or animal consumption alike.

Grow These Crops During The Holidays

Crops & Gardening
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The onset of winter can be a dreary time for gardeners, but these two crops will give you something to smile about.

Need A Holiday Gift? Try Garden-In-A-Can

Crops & Gardening | News | Urban Farming |
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Grow organic herbs right from the container.

Bees Aren’t Our Only Pollinators

Crops & Gardening | News |
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Ecologist at University of Queensland, Australia, says almost any insect can pollinate crops.

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