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Gardening & Farming

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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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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Rescuing food gardens after floodwaters recede

Heavy rainfall followed by flooding in early July had a devastating impact on communities throughout the Northeast. Not only were buildings, roadways and bridges damaged,

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Things to do in the garden in August

Ah, August. Summer is in full swing, but autumn is already peeking around the corner. The rewards of gardening are everywhere.

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Tips for growing tomatoes

You patiently waited until the danger of frost had passed to plant your tomatoes. And you installed a sturdy support system in anticipation of healthy,

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How to hop on hops

Much is said about self-sufficiency when it comes to growing your own food, whether that’s fruits and vegetables or livestock for meat. But there’s another

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Fun garden projects for kids

Here are a few ideas of fun projects to do with your children during summer break.

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Planning a cutting garden

A cutting garden provides a home-grown source of material for fresh flower arrangements. It might focus on one type of plant, such as a spring cutting

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Gardening for natural dyes

Growing flowers, vegetables and berries for eating is fun and nourishing, but what about growing them to make colorful dyes?

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Things first-time gardeners need to know

Do you want to enjoy fresh, home-grown veggies this summer? Perhaps you’d like to adorn your home with fresh-cut flowers. Whatever the reason, this year