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Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

  • July 31, 2021
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This recipe highlights your peppers and also takes advantage of other vegetables and herbs you may have from your garden.

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The Nutritional Value of Leafy Green Vegetables

The Nutritional Value of Leafy Green Vegetables

  • July 31, 2021
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A whole lot of bang for the buck—and the taste buds!

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Upcoming Events August 2021

  • July 31, 2021
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August offers a variety of webinars from gardens of Black Americans to dry stone walling to wild seeds vs. commercial, and more. Fall plant sales are also announced!

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The August To-Do List

The August To-Do List

  • July 31, 2021
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Will Watering Be Our Primary Task?

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August in the Edible Garden

August in the Edible Garden

  • July 31, 2021
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Enjoy summer vegetables while refreshing the soil and planting fall crops.

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Gardening to Save the Planet

Gardening to Save the Planet

  • July 31, 2021
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A review of Doug Tallamy’s book and his proposal for a “Homegrown National Park”

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Peppers! Peter Piper’s Piquant Patience Payoff

Peppers! Peter Piper’s Piquant Patience Payoff

  • July 6, 2021
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Peppers are as diverse as they are delicious – and nutritious! This post will explore how to grow peppers in the home garden, from seed to harvest.

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St. John’s Wort – Learn How to Choose

St. John’s Wort – Learn How to Choose

  • July 5, 2021
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Once you sort out the name confusion, you get to choose some really great plants.

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Two Terrific Tomato Sandwiches

Two Terrific Tomato Sandwiches

  • July 5, 2021
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With tomatoes fresh from the vine

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The Ornamental Garden in July

The Ornamental Garden in July

  • July 5, 2021
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Weed, water, deadhead, combat the stiltgrass, remove non-native invasive trees, and make time to enjoy the blooms.

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