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Herb and vegetable gardens are a great addition to your yard and kitchen. Learn all you need to know about planting herb and vegetable gardens.
Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable, just like cabbage, with a slightly sweeter flavor. It's also known as a German turnip and can be eaten raw or cooked.
You know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what's your IQ on the lesser-known fruits (and veggies) of the world? Take our quiz to find out!
By Alia Hoyt
What vegetable is often mistaken for a fruit, has poisonous leaves but is still edible and is often harvested by candlelight? Yep, that would be rhubarb.
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Roundup is the brand name for the chemical glyphosate, which is the most widely used weedkiller today. Some hail it, some hate it, but what does it really do?
Cucamelons are about the size of grapes but they pack a big tart punch.
Sure, you could take a wrecking ball to everything that casts a shadow on your yard. But it's way easier to simply plant some veggies that thrive on shade. Which seeds should you sow?
Basil is one of your favorite herbs and you would like learn how to grow it in your yard. This article will now tell you how to grow basil.
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You'd like to learn how to grow herbs in pots so that you can grow them inside. This article will tell you how to grow herbs in pots.
You'd like to learn how to grow herbs. This article will teach you how to grow herbs.
When you know how to grow lettuce, you can have this crisp and refreshing addition to any salad or sandwich any time you want. Learn how to grow lettuce in this article.
You can't always have fresh herbs, but you can have freshly dried herbs if you learn how to dry your own herbs at home. Learn how to dry herbs in this article.
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You want to garden in Arizona, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to garden in Arizona in this article.
You'd like to learn how to design your own vegetable garden. In this article we will tell you how to design a vegetable garden.
Basil is a beautifully fragrant plant that's easy to harvest. Learn about how to harvest basil in this article.
If you know how to grow sugar beets you'll always have a good source of carbohydrates, protein, minerals and vitamins. Read this article and get more information about how to grow sugar beets.
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You can have a garden even if you have limited space, if you learn how to build a vertical garden. Learn about how to build a vertical garden in this article.
There's no reason to let your garden freeze when winter hits. Some vegetable plants, trees and flowers thrive in the chill and can liven up the icy tundra that your landscape has become. Learn more about planting winter vegetables from the following article.
Lately your friends are all talking about how easy it is to plant alfalfa seeds. Read in this article all about alfalfa and how to plant alfalfa seeds.
You want to plant cotton seeds, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to plant cotton seeds in this article.
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Millet is a popular food that's easy to grow yourself. Here's a guide to how to grow millet.
A drink topped with fresh sprigs of mint. A pulled pork taco with fresh cilantro. Pasta with chopped oregano. All of this can be yours, with an indoor herb garden.
By Debra Ronca
Do you love artichokes and would like to grow some in your garden? Learn how to grow artichokes in this article.
Wouldn't it be fun if you could plant your own watermelons? Learn about how to plant watermelon in this article.
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Keep rabbits out of your garden with fencing, tree guards, aromatic repellents or human hair. Learn how to keep rabbits out of your garden in this article.
You have an urge to plant sweet corn, but don't know what to do. This article will tell you how to plant corn seeds.