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All About Asparagus Asparagus is a delicious vegetable that is relatively easy to grow. There are several considerations to take into account when growing asparagus including where to plant, when to harvest, and some mistakes to avoid.

How to Pick Rhubarb - No Cut Method Learn when to pick rhubarb and the best method for harvesting.

How to Prune a Columnar Apple Tree To keep your trees healthy and productive, it is important to prune them regularly. In this article, we will discuss the tips and techniques for pruning a columnar apple tree.

How To Get Rid of the Rednecked Cane Borer The rednecked cane borer is a destructive pest that attacks various types of plants, including blackberry, raspberry, and blueberry plants. It is a type of beetle that lays its eggs in the stems of these plants, and the larvae bore into the stems, causing extensive damage.

How To Prune A Peach Tree Increase your harvest by pruning your peach tree in these easy steps.

Beautiful and Functional Plants for your Cottage Garden

Beautiful and Functional Plants for Your Cottage Garden Cottage gardens are a popular choice for many homeowners who want to create a charming and inviting outdoor space. These gardens typically feature a mix of flowers, fruits, vegetables, and herbs, and are often designed to look informal and romantic.

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How to Protect Strawberry Plants in Winter | Winterize Your Patch with Straw Mulch Winterizing your strawberry patch with mulch can help protect your plants from extreme cold temperatures and ensure a healthy harvest next spring. One simple and effective way to do this is by using straw mulch. Here's how to get started:

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Keep Apples Fresh Longer - Proper Storage for Your Apple Harvest Make the most out of your crop by storing your apples properly. With the right conditions, apples can remain fresh for months – in some cases even up to a year! It starts with choosing a variety that stores well and then harvesting and storing with care. Even without a root cellar, apples can remain fresh for a surprisingly long time!

How to Know When Apples are Ready to Pick Knowing when apples are ripe may be easier than you think! Follow these simple steps to know when it's time to harvest apples from your fruit tree.

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How to Know When to Harvest Hardneck Garlic How do you get two harvests out of your garlic? Plant a hardneck variety! Well-loved for their scapes, hardneck garlic bulbs put off a tasty garlic "shoot" in the early summer that can be harvested and used to add flavor to many dishes.