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The Fascinating Micah Rood Apple

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Was this apple tree cursed or was it just a wild variety with haunting characteristics? We might never know.

Is The Pawpaw Making A Comeback?

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This North American native fruit might not have ever gone away for some, but it's making a big comeback.

6 Fall Crops To Harvest For Fermented Drinks

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Imbibe your seasonal abundance by transforming these autumn crops into wines, meads and ciders.

Sorghum: More Than A Sweetener

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Participate in a long-held tradition of milling sorghum cane into syrup with this step-by-step guide.

My Post-Frost To-Do List

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Even though we’ve gotten our first frost, there’s still a lot keeping me busy in the garden.

The Protection Of Hazel

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In Grimm’s original story of Cinderella, it’s a hazel bush that makes the girl’s dreams come true.

4 Reasons Your Greenhouse Tomatoes Are Failing

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Treat your tomatoes well when you plant them in a greenhouse, hoop house or high tunnel for a year-round tomato crop.

How to Cook With Chanterelle Mushrooms

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These meaty mushrooms with a light fruity flavor taste best when cooked in simple farmhouse style.

Turnips Just Got Sexier

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With frost’s first kiss, turnips go from being bland ol’ root vegetables to the belle of the ball.

How Bats Are Valuable To Farms

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According to studies, bats are worth $3.7 billion to U.S. agriculture.

Basil’s Haunting Tale

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Basil plays a starring role in this spooky story of forbidden love, murder and ghosts.

3 Lemon-Flavored Herbs For Your Garden and Kitchen

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Enjoy the citrus-y flavor of lemon in a number of your favorite recipes with these homegrown alternatives to the fruit.

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