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If deer are hungry enough they'll eat anything. But there are some plants they seem to avoid.
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Growing peas is easy, if you follow a few simple guidelines.
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Some varieties of phlox can be plagued with powdery mildew disease during our humid summers. I'm recommending a few varieties that have done well in trials conducted by Mt. Cuba Center, a public garden in Delaware.
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Want to support pollinators? Ground covers can be a source of pollen and nectar for these essential creatures. Think: strawberries, soapwort and perennial geraniums. Clovers make an excellent ground cover, too.
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Why grow zinnias? There's a type of zinnia for every garden annual lover. They're diverse in color, shape and length. Plus, they attract pollinators to the garden.
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With the longer days and stronger sun, we can start growing vegetables indoors in a sunny window. The keys are full sun, warmth and the right greens.
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A new GMO 'Purple' cherry tomato developed in England is making headlines, but it's good to remember that traditional breeding can also create healthier varieties of edibles.
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If you want to try your hand (or green thumb) at growing succulents like aloe, snake and jade plants or cacti, it helps to know how much light they can tolerate and space they need to thrive.
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Connecticut Garden Journal: While winter roars outside, grow lion’s mane and oyster mushrooms insideWant easy access to gourmet mushrooms? Grow them indoors with mushroom kits. There are now oyster, lion's mane, wine cap and shiitake mushroom-growing kits you can buy online.
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Drumroll please. . .after researching the new catalogues and websites of a few of my favorite national seed companies, I have compiled my 2024 list of new vegetables to grow. Here we go!