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Autumn is for planting seeds to extend your garden

Autumn Is for Planting: Seed Starting for a Fall Garden

Vegetables
It’s about Time to Get Started on Your Fall Garden. While it’s viable to find starts at the local farmer’s market, or the nearby hardware store, nothing is more rewarding than starting your entire garden from seed. That’s why we’ve decided to put all those preparations in one place – right here! We’ll discuss what...
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There's More To A Salad than Lettuce - 5 ways to eat Salad Greens - Year of the Salad Greens - National Garden Bureau

There’s More To A Salad Than Lettuce

Vegetables
5 Ways to Enjoy Salad Greens! Salads have been a raw and healthy staple since ancient Greece (Greek salad anyone?), yet many people grow bored of the same tired salad bowl over and over. While it’s true you can spice up your ordinary salad by adding fresh fruits, vegetables, and dressings, you can also mix...
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Edible Containers

Quick and Easy Summer Edible Containers, 1-2-3!

Container Gardening, Vegetables
If you're craving homegrown goodies but lack garden space, you'll find fabulous new vegetable introductions that work wonderfully in your edible containers. While many tomatoes can grow in pots, you'll need a large, 5-gallon container to grow traditional varieties. However, with advances in breeding, new, compact varieties make the perfect addition to container gardens, even...
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Growing and Enjoying Luffa Sponges from your own garden - National Garden Bureau

Growing and Enjoying Luffa Sponges

DIY Crafts & Gifts, Vegetables
Growing your own supply of natural sponges is easy and fun. Luffa (loofah) sponges do not come from the sea but from the vegetable garden. These natural scrubbers belong in the family of plants that include gourds, squashes, pumpkins, cucumbers, and melons. They are most closely related to cucumbers in appearance and growing habits. They...
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Sweet Potato The Super Food - National Garden Bureau

Hidden Treasures

Recipes, Vegetables
Sweet Potato the Super Food Last year I utilized the new Treasure Island Sweet Potato vines in my patio containers and this gardener found a new appreciation for these tuberous vegetables. And I’m ready to celebrate this superfood with my fellow gardeners. This root vegetable has seen an increase in popularity, especially compared to ‘regular’...
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Start a Foodscape Revolution Neighborhood this Fall - National Garden Bureau

Start a Foodscape Revolution This Fall!

Foodscaping, Vegetables
The Foodscape Revolution Neighborhood Edition This fall get inspired to start a foodscape revolution of your own! The idea is simple, just plant a few of your favorite veggies right in your landscape. Fill up the open space and cultivate FOOD! While you are at it, inspire your neighbors to do the same and suddenly...
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