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5 Fruit Trees I Always Prune Back After Harvesting Their Fruits – For Healthy Home Orchards and Future Crops
Fruit pruning isn’t always tied to dormancy. These 5 fruit trees can be pruned after their fruits are harvested. So once you’ve enjoyed your feast, grab your pruners!
By Teo Spengler
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Fig Wasps: Unveiling the Hidden World Within Your Figs and How Bugs Help Make It All Possible
Curious about fig wasps? Dive into their wild relationship with figs, the fig wasp life cycle, and if you’re really chomping on bugs.
By Tyler Schuster
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5 Clever Ways to Extend Your Tomato Harvest into Fall for Flavorsome Homegrown Produce
Summer may be in the rearview mirror, but you don't have to give in to fall just yet! Try these tips to keep your tomato plants producing well into autumn.
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Collect and Store Lavender Seeds to Plant in the Spring
Wait until your lavender flowers are dry and brittle, then use this tried and true method to collect the seeds.
By Tonya Barnett
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5 Plants That Give Garden Soil a Boost After Summer – These Cover Crops Nourish Soil and Perk Up Future Plants
If your soil is looking parched, weatherbeaten or depleted after high summer, these are some of the best cover crops to rejuvenate your ground ahead of the next round of planting
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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The One Native Plant to Add This September for Fall Color and Happy Songbirds
If you’re only going to add one native plant to your garden this September, make it this one…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Tomato Blossom End Rot Symptoms and Treatment
Got strange, dark spots on the bottoms of your tomatoes? It might be blossom end rot. We'll tell you how to spot it and get rid of it.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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8 Vegetables to Plant in September for a Harvest That Lasts From Fall Through Spring
Fall is the typical time for harvesting many crops, but there are plenty of vegetables to plant during September for a tasty bounty in winter and spring.
By Ciéra Cree
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Tomatoes Not Turning Red? Try These 3 Farmer’s Ripening Tricks for Fast Sun-Kissed Flavor
If your tomatoes still aren't ripening, then it's time to act. Take inspiration from old-school farming techniques to speed things up.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Go Gaga for Pawpaws at These 5 Pawpaw Festivals This Fall – Find Out When & Where You Can Feast on This Unique Native Fruit
Add these pawpaw festivals to your fall itinerary for a truly unique and delicious trip! Find out where and when you can try tasty pawpaw dishes and activities.
By Teo Spengler
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Extend The Strawberry Harvest Season into Fall – 5 Easy Ways To Bring on the Berries for Longer!
While strawberries are synonymous with summer, there are ways to make harvests last for longer. Here are 5 ideas on how to extend the strawberry harvest season into fall
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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8 Tasty Types Of Root Vegetables Every Gardener Should Grow
These tasty tubers and roots are easy to grow and full of fantastic nutrients. Add some root vegetables to your garden this year and reap the rewards.
By Amy Grant
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Early Blight On Tomatoes: How To Spot – And Stop – Alternaria Disease Before It Spreads
If your tomato plants are developing spotty, yellowing leaves or blemished fruits, you may be dealing with early blight. Learn how to control and prevent this destructive disease.
By Tyler Schuster
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What Is The 8-8-8 Lavender Rule? Find Out Why This One Simple Pruning Tip Can Help Rejuvenate Your Lavender
One of the most satisfying summer pruning jobs involves getting your lavender in shape – so if you care about doing it right this summer, the 8-8-8 lavender rule is well worth a try
By Janey Goulding
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How To Prune Lavender For Even More Heavenly-Scented Blooms – Just Follow These 5 Simple Tips
Pruning lavender at the right way is essential for promoting robust growth and prolific flowering. Here's how and when to do it for the best results.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Choose These Vegetables To Plant In August – Enjoy Quick Fall Harvests And Get The Jump On Cool-Weather Crops
Late summer can feel tight in terms of knowing what to grow next. To guarantee you enjoy tasty crops both in fall and in cooler weather, these are the 8 vegetables to plant in August
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Do You Know How To Propagate Strawberries The Right Way? We Reveal 3 Foolproof Ways To Grow Lots More Fruity Treats Cheaply!
Reached the end of your strawberry harvests & itching to kickstart your next crop? If you’re wondering how to propagate strawberries, here are 3 ways to more juicy fruit
By Susan Albert