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Why You Should Leave Clover in the Lawn

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Do You Need to Protect Daffodils from the Snow?

Let’s Stop the Organic Gardening Tug of War

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The Absolute Easiest Way to Grow Flowers: Carpet Bedding

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Butterfly, Caterpillar and Cocoon Identification

Best Plants for Low Light Areas

Starting Sweet Potato Slips

Four Easy Vegetables to Grow

Avoid Planting Nandina

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There’s No Magic Cure for the Garden!

Butterfly Attracting Perennials

New Butterfly Garden Perennials

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Garden Planning Tips

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How to Read the Back of a Seed Package

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Swedish Tea Bread

I first made Swedish tea bread for my 50th birthday. Three of my friends have birthdays in the same month and invited me to their family group birthday celebration (they are all relatives). I shaped the bread into braided rings and decorated it with sliced almonds. It was a hit, and I have made it…

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How to Start Composting in Winter

Have you thought about starting a compost pile, but you’re wondering how to start composting in winter? I mean, after all, here in Virginia we just had three solid weeks of absolutely tundra-like temperatures. I had a sheet of ice for a lawn, and the raised bed garden was completely covered in a thick layer…

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Seed Starting Indoors in February: Best Vegetables for Zones 4–8

February brings a special kind of excitement for gardeners across the northern United States. While snow may still be hanging around, February is the perfect opportunity to get your hands dirty indoors. It gives you an excuse to go to your favorite garden center – you need to stock up on seeds, right? It’s definitely…

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Choosing the Best Location for a Vegetable Garden

It’s more than beginner’s luck! You need to know a few things about the space where you plan to put your vegetable garden. Learn more about choosing the best location for a vegetable garden. Choosing the Perfect Location for Your Vegetable Garden New year, new you, right? You’ve been thinking about starting a vegetable garden,…

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