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Vegetables are healthy, delicious and fun to grow. Learn everything you need to know about vegetables and vegetable gardens.

Featured Article:  Cardoon

Cardoon is a tender perennial that's grown as an annual. Only the leaves and flower stalks are eaten on this cousin of the globe artichoke. Check out this article for tips on growing cardoon. See more »

Asparagus

Asparagus

Delicious and nutritious, asparagus is a favorite among vegetable lovers and home vegetable gardeners. This article includes tips for growing, selecting and preparing asparagus, and information about the health benefits of this popular nutrient-rich vegetable.

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Avocado

Avocado

Avocado can be fun to grow in a glass. Be sure to not submerge the pit in water but to plant it in soil upon root growth. Learn more about prodding branch growth.

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Beets

Beets

The uniquely sweet beet is a hearty, satisfying vegetable that's also good for you. This article features tips for growing, selecting and preparing beets, and information about the many health benefits of this versatile vegetable.

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Broccoli

Broccoli

Broccoli packs more nutrients than any other vegetable. And, it is delicious and low in calories to boot. Learn how to grow, select and prepare broccoli, and about broccoli's numerous health benefits.

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Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts can take three months to grow, but it's not a hard process -- and it can be a worthy one, given its cancer-fighting abilities and nutritional value. Learn how to grow Brussels sprouts.

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Cabbage

Cabbage

Cabbage is featured in cuisines worldwide, and with good reason. This versatile vegetable boasts strong color, flavor and nutrition. Learn how to grow, select and prepare cabbage, and find out about cabbage's health benefits.

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California Black-Eye Peas

California Black-Eye Peas

California black-eyed peas don't like the cold -- but they like the South, and being grown there. Versatile and tasty, black-eyed peas are low in fat, high in fiber and protein. Learn how you can grow and prepare black-eyed peas.

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Cardoon

Cardoon

Cardoon is a tender perennial that's grown as an annual. Only the leaves and flower stalks are eaten on this cousin of the globe artichoke. Check out this article for tips on growing cardoon.

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Carrots

Carrots

Naturally sweet, hearty and good for you, carrots are must-haves in the kitchen and garden. In this article, you'll learn tips for growing, selecting and preparing carrots, and about their many health benefits.

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Cauliflower

Cauliflower

Fun to eat, and even more fun to grow, cauliflower is a favorite among vegetable lovers and growers. Learn how to grow, select and prepare cauliflower, and find out about cauliflower's health benefits.

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Celeriac

Celeriac

Curious about celeriac? It's a form of celery with an edible root. The trick is to grow celeriac until its root is large enough before the ground freezes. Learn more about how to grow and harvest celeriac.

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Celery

Celery

Home gardeners will find a challenge in celery, a hardy plant that's a favorite among vegetable lovers. Check out tips for growing and harvesting celery, and information about the different varieties of this popular vegetable.

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Chicory

Chicory

Chicory is grown for its roots and its tender shoots -- a tasty ingredient in salads. Learn how to grow and harvest chicory, and find out about the different varieties of the plant.

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Chinese Cabbage

Chinese Cabbage

Chinese cabbage has broad, thick, tender leaves and grows 15 to 18 inches tall. Grown only in cold weather, it is best seeded directly in the garden. Learn more about growing and harvesting Chinese cabbage.

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Collards

Collards

Collards are easy to grow in your vegetable garden. Learn the fantastic health benefits of collards. HowStuffWorks gives you the nutrition facts and explains how collards can add power and flavor to your weight loss diet.

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Corn

Corn

Everyone loves corn. Its sweetly satisfying flavor and versatility make it ever-present in American kitchens -- and some gardens. Check out tips on growing, selecting and preparing corn, and learn about corn's health benefits.

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Cucumbers

Cucumbers

Cucumbers rank high on vegetable lovers' lists because of the delicious, refreshing crunch. Gardeners love the cucumber plant's lovely, sprawling vines. Check out this article for tips on growing and harvesting the cucumber plant.

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Dandelion

Dandelion

Dandelion is more than just a weed. This very hardy plant is a versatile one, boasting nutrient-rich leaves and roots. Check out this article for tips on growing and harvesting the dandelion plant.

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Decorative Sweet Potato

Decorative Sweet Potato

Decorative sweet potatoes have colored leaf forms that help to distinguish it in the vegetable garden. They grow into ground-hugging vines that stretch across the front of a flower bed or out of containers. Read more about this interesting plant.

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Eggplant

Eggplant

The hearty, delicious eggplant is also a wonderful addition to your home vegetable garden, with its beautiful shape and colorful varieties. Check out this article for tips on growing and harvesting eggplant.

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