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Summer – seasonal gardening

Seasonal gardening articles and resources for the SUMMER growing season.

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9 ways to get rid of lawn weeds without chemicals 

Looking for natural ways to maintain an attractive, weed-free lawn without using harmful chemicals? Use these 9 methods to get growing better!

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What plants repel mosquitoes? 13 best plants to help!

What plants repel mosquitoes? Plants won’t keep mosquitoes out of your yard, but they can keep you from getting bitten. Find out which plants work and how!

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how to grow ginger anywhere

How to grow ginger anywhere – cool zones, pots, and more!

This ginger growing guide is chock full of helpful tips to help you grow ginger anywhere: cool climates, warm climates, in pots or indoors!

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Aronia: how to grow or forage the world’s highest antioxidant fruit

Native to North America, Aronia melanocarpa may produce the highest antioxidant fruit in the world. Find out how to grow, forage, & use aronia!

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Complete guide: How to raise Monarch butterfly caterpillars at home

A detailed, step-by-step guide with photos and videos showing you how to successfully raise Monarch butterflies at home.

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Native passion fruit (Passiflora incarnata): How to grow, forage & eat

Maypops (Passiflora incarnata) are delicious tropical-flavored passion fruits native to the US. Find out how to forage, grow, and eat them!

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Edible roses - how to select, grow, and use edible roses

Stop and eat the roses? How to select & use edible roses in your garden.

Edible roses? Yes! This in-depth edible rose article will teach you how to use each edible part of the rose plant, best edible rose varieties, and how to grow roses organically.

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Edible hibiscus? How to grow and use Hibiscus sabdariffa

Yes, some hibiscus plants can be used to make wonderful foods and drinks. Find out how to grow and use the best one, Hibiscus sabdariffa!

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Complete guide: How to grow lemongrass

Learn how to grow lemongrass no matter where you live. This attractive Asian plant is surprisingly easy to grow and oh-so delicious to eat.

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How to grow pineapple guavas (feijoa) in COOLER climates

Find out how to grow pineapple guavas, aka feijoa, in cooler climate regions — and how to eat their delicious edible flowers and fruit!

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How to eat and process pawpaw fruit (Asimina triloba)

Trying to figure out how to eat or process pawpaw fruit? These simple instructions will help you enjoy N. America’s largest and arguably best-tasting fruit!

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Steam juicer: the fastest, easiest, and best way to process elderberries.

Steam juicer: the fastest, easiest way to process elderberries

What’s the easiest and fastest way to process elderberries? Steam juicing. Find out how to cut elderberry processing time from hours to minutes.

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How to grow organic caneberries in the Southeast US / Organic raspberries and blackberry growing tips for the southeast

6 tips for growing organic blackberries & raspberries in the southeast

Want to grow your own organic blackberries and raspberries in the Southeast US? Here are our top six tips to help you do it!

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How to grow elderberries organically (and elderflowers)

Growing elderberries organically for their berries and flowers is surprisingly easy. Here’s a step-by-step guide to show you how.

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How to grow and forage serviceberries

Serviceberries (Amelanchier): How to grow, forage & eat

Serviceberries (Amelanchier) are a blueberry-peach flavored native “berry” that you can grow or forage. Find out how — and how to eat them!

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