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Prevent Black Spot On Your Roses

Crops & Gardening
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If your rose garden is prone to this fungal disease, take steps early to keep it under control.

The Poinsettia Christmas Story

Crops & Gardening
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Poinsettias can be found in many homes during the holidays, but this tradition stems from a humble gift said to be given to the Christ child.

When Are Potatoes Ready to Harvest?

Crops & Gardening
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Many potato varieties exist, and plant-and-harvest cycles vary by region. With a little time and preparation, you could find yourself in a mountain of potatoes this fall.

4 Tips For Selling Your Home And Garden

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Pulling out your garden when it’s time to sell your house is a thing of the past. Here’s how to use your garden to add value to potential homebuyers.

Our Garden-Grown Thanksgiving Potatoes

Crops & Gardening
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This year, our locally grown Thanksgiving dinner will include four varieties of potatoes grown in our own backyard.

Boost Your Immunity With Rose Hips

Crops & Gardening
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Rose hips contain lots of vitamin C and bioflavanoids, making them a super-healthy addition to winter cooking.

My 4 Favorite Carrot Varieties

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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While carrots take a long time to grow, the flavors and colors you get from heirloom varieties beat what you can find at the store any day.

Overwintering Dahlia Tubers

Crops & Gardening
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Enjoy your dahlias for another growing season with this winter storage method.

Q&A With New York Permaculture Exchange

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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A permaculture food forest and burgeoning permaculture movement are alive in Brooklyn.

Your Soil Workforce

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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There’s more in your soil than rotting plant matter—these insects and organisms are helping turn organic matter into a fertile growing medium for your farm.

6 White Vegetables You Need To Grow

Crops & Gardening
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White vegetables may appear to be lacking pigment and nutrition, but just the opposite is true.

Hens And Chicks: My Go-To Houseplant

Crops & Gardening
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This hardy, succulent houseplant can withstand even the gardening practices of even the brownest thumbs.

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