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The Health Benefits of Reishis

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Expand your garden to include mushrooms and you’ll not only reap tasty ingredients but health boosters, as well.

Build a Grow-Light Frame for Starting Seeds

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Give your seedlings a cozy place to call home until they’re ready to be transplanted into the garden this spring.

7 Carrots I’m Growing This Year

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Because carrots are such a well-loved vegetable in my household, I’m devoting more space and time to them in this year’s garden.

4 Tips for Growing Market-Worthy Radishes

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Plant and harvest a healthy, delicious crop of radishes in 30 days with these basic growing tips.

Lobelia for Hiccups—And Much More!

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A powerful emetic and antispasmodic, lobelia is a native plant that can help stop hiccups, relieve cold symptoms and treat asthma.

To Feed or Not to Feed?

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The East has faced a harsh winter, and all the wildlife is struggling to fill their bellies—but don’t get tempted to throw them a bone.

Bilberries for the Common Cold

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Load up on zinc-rich bilberries during cold season to shorten the duration of your suffering.

5 Steps for Using Saved Seeds as Currency

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Use seeds saved from your garden to trade with people in your community for the products and services you need.

How I Almost Ran Off With the Mushroom Man

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On one inconspicuous day at the farmers’ market began my love affair, though the object of my affection isn’t quite what you’d expect.

Use Climbing Hydrangea to Cover Ugly Vertical Spaces

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As a shade-loving plant that will cling to any surface, climbing hydrangea was my top pick for covering an unsightly shed wall.

Wild vs. Garden Strawberries: Which Should I Grow?

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Both strawberry types have their health benefits. Figure out how you plan to use strawberries then decide which type is best for you.

How to Grow and Use Lemongrass

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The invigorating flavor and scent of lemongrass can enhance your cooking and also ward off garden pests.

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