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I love growing chives in our herb garden. Not only do they offer a delicious (and gentle) onion flavor to home cooking, but they also help deter pests in the vegetable garden. To top it off, chives also produce gorgeous pink or purple blooms in spring. The flowers are ornamental, but also edible (and delicious). …

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Carrots are delicious vegetables that are easy to grow at home. Whether you’re growing in a small container garden or in a large in-ground bed, your carrots can benefit from other plants growing nearby. While carrots don’t need companion plants to grow well, they may benefit from the right neighbors. So, in this article, I’ll …

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The genus Calathea is made up of many species of beautiful plants, often prized for their unique and striking foliage. Whether you have a rattlesnake plant or a beautiful yellow fusion, there are many reasons you may want to propagate this popular houseplant. I like to divide my Calathea plants when they get too big …

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Curling tomato leaves is a common problem that growers face in the garden. Its root cause can stem from a variety of sources, so this article will cover some of the most likely culprits behind tomato leaf curl. I want to start by saying it is rare to have a tomato without any curled leaves. …

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Monstera adansonii, also known as the “Swiss cheese plant” or “Swiss cheese vine” is an easy plant to propagate at home. With its relatively quick growth and interesting foliage, it is a rewarding houseplant to propagate from cuttings. This plant also makes a great gift. So, if you have a mother plant at home, you …

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​Strawberries are one of the easiest plants to grow in the garden. They are native in North America, which makes them very comfortable our climate. Strawberries are also perennial, meaning they can produce for many years in a single location. Many gardeners consider strawberry season the best time of the year. Every local farm is …

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Plucking a huge, meaty carrot from the vegetable garden is oddly satisfying. However, it is equally disappointing to pick a tiny, underdeveloped carrot! So how can you know when to pick carrots? In this article, you’ll learn how to know your carrots are ready for harvest. Don’t make the mistake of picking your homegrown carrots prematurely! When To …

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