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Time To Gather Violets

Crops & Gardening
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As these sweet flowers pop out in various colors this season, add them to your teas or confections for a springtime treat.

6 Companion Plants That Act As Living Trellises

Crops & Gardening
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Maximize your garden space by planting sturdy edibles to be supports for vining crops.

Getting My Garden Freak On

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening |
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Yes, I could plant the same ol’ boring crops every year, but why? There are varieties of all shapes, sizes and colors waiting to be explored.

7 Surprising Edibles For The Rain Garden

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Manage your property’s storm-water runoff while also growing delicious fruits and vegetables by including these edibles in your rain garden.

Control Lawn Grubs with Beneficial Nematodes

Crops & Gardening
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Is your lawn rolling back in a carpet-like fashion? Grubs could be to blame.

How to Safely Plant Foxglove

Crops & Gardening
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A toxic flower with a storied past, foxglove can become a welcomed addition to your farm, as long as you plant it with care.

How to Build a Natural Bean Trellis

Crops & Gardening
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Give aggressive runner beans somewhere to grow by building a tepee-style trellis from things found around your farm.

10 Tips to Grow Great Lettuce

Crops & Gardening
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As easy to grow and productive as lettuce is, everyone should be growing it in their gardens.

Garlic Mustard for Spring Congestion

Crops & Gardening
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Turn this nuisance weed into useful food and medicine fitting for the springtime sniffles.

6 Must-Grow Heirloom Beans

Crops & Gardening
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With their beautiful appearances and with storied pasts, these heirloom beans are sure to be noticed in your garden.

2 Banned Berries Making a Comeback

Crops & Gardening
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Currants and gooseberries, once prohibited in the U.S., are gaining popularity as state regulations loosen their grips.

How to Control Raspberry Cane Borers

Crops & Gardening
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This pest can wreak havoc on your berry patch if left unattended, but fortunately, control is easy and you can save your berries.

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