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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

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!

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to extend the growing season in your garden and get multiple veggie harvests
I harvested my hardneck garlic crop earlier this month, which opened up some prime real estate in the garden, leaving me with an entire 4-by-4-foot
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