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Vegetables & Herbs » Growing » Fertilizer

I was out of town a bit over the last couple of weeks for work and came home to find that some of my tomato seedlings had taken on a purplish tint to the seed leav... » more

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Apr 08, 2013

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Vegetables & Herbs » Vegetables » Pumpkins

How can the pumpkin vine borer be kept from entering vines as they are beginning to set fruit? (West Virginia) » more

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Mar 16, 2013

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Vegetables & Herbs » Care » General

Have you grown any veggies you've found particularly resilient to heat? Last year my top performers through the worst of the heat and drought were okra 'Annie Oakl... » more

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Feb 18, 2013

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Vegetables & Herbs » General » General

Just thought it would be fun for everyone to post what their favorite varieties were for this past growing season. One of my fav tomatoes ended up being the Big R... » more

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Jan 07, 2013

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Vegetables & Herbs » General » General

Hello,I am new to the forum and have posted a description of my gardening techniques. I welcome any comments on my ideas. » more

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Dec 06, 2012

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Vegetables & Herbs » Vegetables » Potatoes

Now these are potatoes!. Some of them look like they might jump up and bite you! http://nissa.ger-nis.com/2010/10/07/peruvian-potatoes-indigenous-varietals/ » more

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Nov 08, 2012

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Vegetables & Herbs » General » General

Has anyone grown, or is anyone growing, any Radicchio? I am considering trying this come spring, so will appreciate any growing tips and what to watch out for. It ... » more

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Sep 24, 2012

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Vegetables & Herbs » General » General

I'm about to plant cabbages and next month brussels sprouts - any advice? » more

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Sep 24, 2012

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Vegetables & Herbs » Planting » Conditions

Garlic - I've never grown garlic before. We usually just buy it from the store, but I use it in almost EVERYTHING I cook, so I'd love to start growing it [italian ... » more

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Sep 24, 2012

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Vegetables & Herbs » Vegetables » Tomatoes

I have a tomato volunteer that popped up in my garden, but I can't seem to figure out the variety....can you help me out? » more

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Sep 15, 2012

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Vegetables & Herbs » Harvesting » Storage

Yesterday I harvested amaranth grain/seed from our beautiful red amaranth that came up all around the garden this year. When harvested you end up with a bowl of pr... » more

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Sep 15, 2012

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Vegetables & Herbs » Vegetables » Peppers

What are your favorite peppers - hot and sweet - to grow? I found this wonderful website on peppers and thought I'd share it with everyone (has data on both hot &... » more

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Aug 06, 2012

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