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Growing Fruit

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Watermelon in the Home Garden

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Jonathan Apples: What Are They and How to Grow Them

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How to Tell When Cantaloupe Is Ripe

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How to Grow Cantaloupe

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Growing Strawberry Plants

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Simple Method for Propagating Peach Trees from Softwood Cuttings

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Can You Grow a Lemon Tree from a Seed?

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Growing Fig Trees in Virginia

Growing Ground Cherries

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What Causes Deformed Strawberries?

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How to Plant a Peach Tree

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Backyard Garden Design Ideas: Landscaping with Edibles

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Growing Figs in My Backyard – an Update

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Easy Ways to Save Cantaloupe Seeds

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Cantaloupe vs Muskmelon – What Is the Difference?

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Summer savory is an annual herb that was once used just like pepper.

What Is Summer Savory? A Friendly Guide to This Under‑Appreciated Herb

Many years ago, my friend Allie gave me a few summer savory seeds. I think we swapped them for plants. I do remember wondering what summer savory is, as I had never seen it in the grocery store. So why grow it? What’s the big deal? Summer savory is now a staple of my summer…

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July Gardening Tips: How to Keep Your Garden Thriving All Month Long

July brings long, sunny days and plenty of garden rewards—but also rising temperatures that can stress plants, pollinators, and gardeners alike. With a few smart adjustments to your routine, you can keep your garden healthy, colorful, and productive all summer. Here are our top July gardening tips to help you make the most of the…

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How to Ship Iris Rhizomes – Sharing Is Half the Fun!

How to ship iris rhizomes (bearded iris) correctly is a simple skill, and one worth learning if you’re interested in pass-along plants. When I was a girl, it was common for neighbors to share plants. Someone would divide their peonies or iris and offer a portion to a neighbor. These “pass-along plants” came with stories,…

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Natural Remedy for Tick Bite: New Course

The Herbal Academy has just launched a new course called “After the Bite: What You Need to Know About Tick-Borne Diseases.” This course features a natural remedy for tick bites and supportive herbal care after the bite. As someone who was seriously ill ‘after the bite’ – and didn’t even realize a tick had sent…

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