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5 Things To Think About When Choosing Garlic

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It's almost time to start planting garlic, so consider what you want to get out of your crop.

Oca: A New Tuber To Try This Year

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Potatoes aren’t the only tubers fit for you dinner plate—try oca, found in array of colors.

5 Plants In Your Fall Garden To Keep You Healthy This Winter

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With cool weather on the horizon, your immune system is at risk. Fortunately, there are a few things in your garden that can help.

Caterpillars In Camo

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No caterpillars in sight? Maybe you’re just not looking hard enough.

Visual Deterrence: The Gulf Fritillary Caterpillar

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Don’t let the orange color of the gulf fritillary caterpillar fool you—this bug is more bark than bite.

Corn Smut—It Looks Gross, But You Can Eat It

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This corn fungal disease is actually a delicacy in Mexican culture—though if you find it in your garden, you'll never get rid of it.

6 Striped Tomatoes You Must Try

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These beautifully colored tomatoes add pizazz to your garden and flavor to your plate.

5 Everyday Items That Make Great Trellises

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Many things that can be found around your home actually double as great trellises for vining crops.

The Striped Cucumber Beetle & Its Craving For Your Cucurbits

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Cucumbers, squash and melons beware—the striped cucumber beetle has a hunger that will kill.

The Secret To Getting The Best Cilantro Crop Ever

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A cool-weather crop, cilantro can be quite plentiful if you know when to plant it.

Is That Bug What I Think It Is?

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The nymphs of many garden bugs can look a lot alike—work with your county extension office to figure out if what you’re looking at is a friend or foe.

How To Grow Shallots

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Growing this pricey grocery-store veggie is simple, and you can always have a supply ready to dig up.

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