Cantaloupe vs muskmelon…which is the proper name for the fruit many of us love?
What makes some fruit cantaloupe vs muskmelon?
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by Growing Cantaloupe for First Time Gardeners
Growing cantaloupe this year brought with it new joys and challenges. I’ve grown cantaloupe in New York in pots on a deck and in Virginia using the same method. This year, I decided on growing cantaloupe in the big raised bed in the vegetable garden.
I thought that was plenty of space for the six or so seeds I dropped into three holes in the garden bed.
“How big can it get?” I wondered.
Jack probably wondered the same thing about the beans that sprouted from the magic seeds he traded his cow for in the old story. Because the cantaloupe quickly took over the garden bed and more.
But in the end, it was worth it.
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by New for Fall Bulb Planting 2018: Colorblends Tulip Blends Reward Anticipation
Oh my…when the pictures and story about these Colorblends tulips crossed my desk I had to share it. Now is the time to start thinking about next spring’s garden and order your bulbs for fall planting.
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by 15 Easy Squash Recipes
These easy squash recipes bring together 15 of the best squash recipes online. Here you’ll find recipes for zucchini, summer squash, butternut squash and more.
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by Organic Solutions to Control Squash Bugs
There are many organic solutions to control squash bugs. Some are more reliable than others.
These pesky bugs spread microorganisms that can kill squash, zucchini, and related plants. Organic methods are effective but must be used consistently to achieve good results.
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