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Goldenrod: A useful wildflower

Of all the wildflowers – or weeds, if you prefer – goldenrod (Solidago) is one of the most recognizable. Its plumes of bright yellow flowers

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Feel good with mushrooms

September is National Mushroom Month, but if were up to Editor Courtney, we’d be celebrating these fantastic fungi much more often than once a year!

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How to protect tree roots

Trees are critically important to life on Earth. They help clean the air, transform carbon dioxide into oxygen, provide shade, cool temperatures, retain storm water,

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Contemplating a cooler climate’s cornucopia

Just because we’re in the middle of summer, and produce is already finding its way to the table, that doesn’t mean the time for productive

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Tractor Supply hosts nationwide farmers market

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., will host a nationwide farmers market on Saturday, Aug. 19 in all of the

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Powdery mildew in the garden

Gardeners may notice a white coating on the leaves of their cucurbit plants, phlox, roses and lilacs. This is a common fungal disease called powdery

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Shade elegance with Solomon’s seal

If you want to add a touch of architectural interest to your shade garden, look no further than the graceful silhouette of Solomon’s seal. Solomon’s

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Tomato troubles

As you harvest the first tomatoes of the season, you may notice that some of the fruit is not perfect. Blossom end rot, a physiologic

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Be wary of low-acidity vinegar options when preserving food at home

Pickled vegetables in a mason jar. Homemade salsa. Craft ketchup. Each summer, people use a variety of home food preservation methods to make their garden