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  • Capsicum annuum cubanelle pepper growing on its plant

    Cubanelle pepper

    Cubanelle pepper, beautiful, sweet, from the species Capsicum annuum, is almost ready to pick. It has gone through some tough times with chipmunks digging in…

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  • Oregano Plants before they make seeds ready fo make pesto

    Judith’s Oregano Pesto

    Oregano is a woody perennial, so I often harvest only the young plants. I have discovered that my oregano makes amazing pesto! It is…

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  • Lettuce growing in a hydroponic garden

    What is a Hydroponic Garden?

    A hydroponic garden involves growing plants completely without soil.  Instead, plants roots are submerged in a water fertilizer mixture. Surprisingly, a large variety of…

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  • Daisies as companion plants for vegetables, they attract pollinators

    Putting Houseplants Outside

    Many of your houseplants would love a little summer vacation outside. I recommend that you avoid direct sunlight however because too much full sun…

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  • Six mason jars of rhubarb and orange jam in

    Homemade Rhubard and Orange Jam Recipe

    I found a great recipe for rhubarb-orange jam, and it is truly delicious. I picked the rhubarb and checked the fridge and found some oranges.…

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  • One herb plant growing through dark and healthy soil

    All Seasons Gardening Tips

    All season gardening provides many benefits. By incorporating the right type of gardening into your routine, you can save money on your grocery bill…

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  • Burdock burrs in spring

    Get rid of Burdock and Wild Parsnip

    While it is said to have medical benefits, I would not grow burdock as it is so invasive and difficult to control.  Greetings fellow…

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  • An incredible vegetable display tomatoes, potatoes, leeks, peppers, onions, lettuce and so on

    For Vegetable Gardeners

    Veggie Bites allowed me to share my thoughts and ideas, my successes and my failures. I thought that by sharing my own trials and…

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  • Succession Gardening

    What is succession gardening? In the case of vegetable gardening, this is a way to grow plants to increase the yields of your crops…

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  • Breakfast with blood orange marmalade

    Blood Orange Marmalade

    I thought the Blood Orange Marmalade would be a fascinating one to try and a way to pave the way to making Seville Orange…

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  • lettuce cuttings growing in water

    Rooting in Water

    I can take a cutting and put it in water where it will root and then I can plant it. It will be interesting…

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  • Lettuce growing in a small container by the sink

    Vegetable Soup and Stock

    Put lettuce stumps in water to watch them grow. You can do this with almost all of your vegetables. Use them for vegetable soup…

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  • White cat in front of Christmas tree

    Taking a Break Towards Fresh and Crunchy

    I am going to take a break for the rest of 2021 and will be back fresh and crunchy in January. I have no…

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  • person showing green plant in garden

    Planning My Garden Layout

    There are several places in my garden that need a change. The tomatoes have been in the same area for a long time and…

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  • Collecting the bee boxes while preparing for winter

    Preparing Garden for Winter

    Just as I prepare to stay warm this winter, I also need to prepare the garden for the upcoming winter season. As I finish…

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  • A plastic water bottle greenhouse for winter lettuce

    Plastic Water Bottle Greenhouse for Winter Lettuce

    I have been reading books on extending the growing season and now seems to be the perfect time to try an experiment with winter…

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  • yellow, red, and green fall leaves as a reminder for your fall gardening checklist

    Do You Have A Fall Gardening Checklist?

    A fall gardening checklist is provided below to assist you in completing tasks. Take out your pen or pencil and jot down any ideas…

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  • A collection of tomato seeds

    On Saving Tomato Seeds and Using Hügelkultur

    I have been saving tomato seeds for almost 5 decades. The raw seed going straight to a paper towel to dry works, but it…

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  • Homemade salsa in jars

    Cucumber Companion Plant and Canned Salsa

    There is a lovely flower that I have started to grow as a cucumber companion plant that attracts a huge number of bees. I…

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  • A big orange pepper on a plant

    A Great Year for Growing Peppers

    I am going to try to save the seeds from which to grow peppers, but I am not sure if they will be viable.…

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  • A scene full of cool weather crops, floers and greenery

    Second Crops

    Planting second crops of peas and beans and other vegetables at this time is well worth the effort. My fourth crop of lettuce is…

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  • bunch of white, red and purple radishes

    Garden Refresh with Radishes

    I planted radish seeds in individual seed cells, and they are all up and flourishing. According to the experiment that I am following, I…

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  • Two women, a senior with potentially a daughter, pruning a plant in a beautiful backyard setting

    7 Gardening Projects that are Perfect for Seniors

    Whether you’re doing it indoors or outside, gardening is a pastime that offers lots of benefits to seniors.  Not only can fun gardening projects…

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  • A line fo your plants in a raised garden bed

    Soil Calculator and Raised Garden Bed Basics

    It is imperative that soil contains vitamins, nutrients, and organic matter that can feed the plants, as well as give the roots plenty of…

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