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Asparagus spears emerging from a mulched perennial vegetable bed in spring

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Benefits of Composting for Healthier Soil and Plants

Composting is basically free fertilizer that you make in your own yard. It turns kitchen scraps and yard debris into…

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Raphanus sativus

What Is a Radish Crop and Why Does Timing Matter?

Radish is a fast cool-season root crop, not a vegetable you leave in the bed until you remember it. Sow shallow, thin early, keep…

Cucurbita pepo

Zucchini: Productive Summer Squash Workhorse

Too many gardeners either drown zucchini in shade and soggy soil or let vines sprawl with no support or spacing plan. The short…