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![Family Heirloom: Golden Currant, Weeping Fig, ‘Cherokee’ Purple Tomato, and More]()
Family Heirloom: Golden Currant, Weeping Fig, ‘Cherokee’ Purple Tomato, and More By Heirloom Gardener Readers -
![Adaptive Gardens: Access for All]()
Adaptive Gardens: Access for All
By modifying traditional gardening techniques, a non-profit has delivered the healing power of nature to its clients. -
![Make Your Own Homemade Seasonings with These Delicious Spice Blends]()
Make Your Own Homemade Seasonings with These Delicious Spice Blends
Spice blends don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Take a look at these simple yet inventive homemade seasonings you can create with herbs and spices that are easy to grow, dry, and blend at home. -
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Plan for Less Pests with Integrated Pest Management
Pests, whether they are insects, wildlife, or plant diseases, are something all gardeners deal with. It can be especially difficult for a first-time gardener to keep up with learning if they should reach for an organic pesticide or a synthetic one. The practice of IPM, or Integrated Pest Management, teaches you how to prevent insects from even entering your garden with some thoughtful preplanning of your garden so that you don't have to use any spray at all!
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Understanding Plant Cell Components By Hannah Kincaid -
![Rue: The Forgotten Herb]()
Rue: The Forgotten Herb
Rue is an ancient herb trying to stay relevant in the modern world. Learn the history and usefulness of this forgotten herb to keep it alive. -
![Chayote Growing and Profile]()
Chayote Growing and Profile
Learn about a Mesoamerican native and versatile squash-like fruit; that is becoming popular in U.S. garden plots and nutritious meals while learning chayote growing from fruit. -
![Using Magnolias for Health]()
Using Magnolias for Health
These ancient symbols of grace and strength pre-date honeybees, and their bark has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Food
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![How to Make Hard Apple Cider]()
How to Make Hard Apple Cider
Brewing hard cider from nonalcoholic, or “sweet” cider, is a simple process, and the inebriating end product is as delicious as it is intoxicating. Here are the steps you’ll follow to make hard cider of your own. -
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Successfully Cure Potatoes and Squash
Cure and store fall potatoes and squash for a healthy harvest that’ll last well into winter. -
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Making Pure Vanilla Extract
When it comes to dessert, nothing says “mmmm” like the subtle flavour and aroma of vanilla. Forget the bottled stuff at the grocery store, real or artificial – neither compare to the unbelievably fragrance & taste imparted by the real deal, made right in your kitchen. Two ingredients and two minutes is all you need (really!) – I guarantee you will never go back to store-bought. -
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Ukrainian Christmas Cake Recipe
Try out this delicious Ukrainian cake recipe—includes poppy seeds, walnuts, and dates—resulting in a vegan Christmas dish.
Organic Gardening
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![Seed Starting with Soil Blocks & Recipes]()
Seed Starting with Soil Blocks & Recipes
Skip the seed-starting pots this spring, and instead plant your seeds directly in compressed blocks of soil that move easily from grow lights to garden. -
![How to Get Rid of Ticks and Prevent Lyme Disease]()
How to Get Rid of Ticks and Prevent Lyme Disease
Practice these tick prevention strategies on your property and in your home to help prevent Lyme disease from affecting the health of your household. -
![The Sky’s the Limit: Vertical Gardening]()
The Sky’s the Limit: Vertical Gardening
Make efficient use of your garden space by growing vertically, as well as traditionally. -
![Lessons in Intercropping]()
Lessons in Intercropping
Intercropping is a fascinating way to garden. Learn about our mistakes and what we learned from them.
Plant Profiles
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![Chayote Growing and Profile]()
Chayote Growing and Profile
Learn about a Mesoamerican native and versatile squash-like fruit; that is becoming popular in U.S. garden plots and nutritious meals while learning chayote growing from fruit. -
![How to Make a Flower Press]()
How to Make a Flower Press
Build a simple, wooden flower press to preserve the color and integrity of your favorite plants. -
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Navajo Wild Plants
In American Southwest Indian traditions, like for the Navajo and Hopi tribes, wild plants from the region served a variety of purposes and were of great importance. -
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When Is a Flower an Inflorescence?
Learn how to tell the difference between various flower structures, from catkins to corymbs.
