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Here’s a watermelon variety great for northern gardens

In Fielding Questions, reader also asked whether apple trees should still be wrapped for the winter.

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Gardening trends predicted for 2025

From music in the garden to plants with holes, here’s a look at trends growing in popularity this year.

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Growing Our Future seeks applications for herb gardening kits

This is the first time in two years that the organization is offering herb gardening kits as the group has stayed busy becoming an official nonprofit.

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Cool and Crunchy Winter Salad is light, fresh and delicious

Minty Vinaigrette adds brightness and pulls the flavors together.

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How to remedy jade plant troubles

In Fielding Questions, Don Kinzler also provides more insight on growing onions.

Jan 4

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These are new award-winning flowers and vegetables for 2025

Don Kinzler highlights some varieties from All-America Selections that outperform existing ones.

Jan 4

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Hearty and nutritious salads to kickstart a healthy new year

These recipes are anything but boring and feature a variety of flavors, textures and colors.

Dec 31, 2024

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The key to preventing spindly seedlings is adequate light

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about where to find a perennial salvia and how to help cuttings root.

Dec 28, 2024

By Don Kinzler

A cluster of aronia berries. Purple, dark blue berries hanging down from red pedicels on a shrub.

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Test your knowledge with this gardening quiz

See how well you can do on this quick quiz.

Dec 28, 2024

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Celebrating the best recipes of 2024

I hope they fill your kitchen with comfort and joy.

Dec 24, 2024

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The Blue By You salvia is an outstanding perennial for any garden

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about how to grow large onions and how to successfully use insecticidal soap.

Dec 21, 2024

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25 fascinating plant facts to share with gardeners in your life

We don’t need to dive deeply into botany to be amazed by our green friends.

Dec 21, 2024

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Tony’s Sicilian Beef Braciole is melt-in-your mouth goodness

A simple tomato sauce combines with slow cooking sirloin to become a delicious main course.

Dec 17, 2024

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