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There’s nothing like enjoying vegetables straight from the garden. However, we often have more vegetables that we can use at once. To keep our garden produce fresh for as long as possible, it’s essential to store it properly. Here are the best ways to store your fresh vegetables for longevity and a few ways you can preserve them.
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Planning your first garden is a thrill. There are so many beautiful varieties to choose from, but it can also be overwhelming. If you’re just getting started, there are a few crops we always recommend to beginners, especially in the Southeast.
It can be tempting to till up an enormous garden, but my best advice for beginners is to keep it small. As gardeners, we all st...
We tend to think of beetles in the garden as pests. After all, so many of them are. Japanese beetles will munch our raspberries and roses, cucumber beetles wreak havoc on plants in the Cucurbit family, and flea beetles knock back eggplant seedlings. But not all beetles are bad; some are beneficial. Here are five beneficial beetles you might spot in your garden, how they help,...
There are few sights as beautiful as the first flowers of spring. For many, having early flowers is a dream come true. Thankfully, you can have flowers up to a month early by overwintering cool-season flower varieties. Whether you’re a cut flower farmer or just a home gardener, overwintering flowers can be a great way to get a jump on spring.
Overwintering isn’t quite ...
