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A pair of morel mushrooms

How to grow morel mushrooms at home and save yourself tons of money

Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about morel mushrooms, as well as a guide on how to grow and care for them.
Two cucumbers growing from a vine on the ground, with a yellow flower in front

Is a cucumber a fruit or a vegetable? The answer might surprise you

A striped zucchini growing on the vine

The best (and worst) zucchini companion plants

Several ripe red raspberries on a vine

Grow these 6 unique companion plants for raspberries in your garden

A person harvesting a yellow bell pepper

The best (and worst) pepper companion plants

Lemons and crystalized citric acid on a cutting board

What fruits have citric acid?

Cucumbers and tomatoes growing together

The best (and worst) cucumber companion plants

A cluster of ripened tomatoes

Do tomatoes need full sun to thrive? What you need to know

Hand holding avocado on a tree

Where is the avocado growing zone? Here’s where avocados grow best

Banana tree with ripe fruit

How and when do bananas reproduce? We have answers to all your questions

Avocados growing on a tree

Are avocados vegetables or fruits? We have your answers

Carrots of different colors

Does storing carrots in water help keep them fresh?

Assorted dehydrated fruit pieces

How long does dried fruit last? This is what we know

Dehydrated fruit is great, but how long does it last? We find out.
Beets laying on a table

Can you leave beets in the ground over winter? Here’s your guide on how to store beets for the winter

Here's everything you need to know about leaving beets in the ground over winter, including whether to do it.
Assorted dehydrated fruit pieces

How to store dried fruit so you can enjoy it for months to come

Did you dry fruit at home? Here's how long it will all keep.
Purple grapes on a vine

How to store grapes in the fridge and keep them fresh for as long as possible

Avoid sour grapes by following these steps to keep your fruit fresh longer.
Pumpkin on a vine

The best vegetables to plant in November

Planting vegetables in November means growing your seedlings indoors, and some plants will fare better than others.
Five grown tomatoes

If you’re curious about growing tomatoes indoors during winter, here’s what to do

Growing tomatoes inside during the winter is possible. If environment conditions are met, you'll enjoy a fresh indoor harvest!
Garlic bulbs and cloves

Your guide to growing garlic in winter for a delicious season-long harvest

How to grow garlic this winter so you have delicious dishes all season long
Growing potatoes in a garden

How to grow potatoes this winter for a delicious harvest

Potatoes are surprisingly easy to grow over winter. Here's what you need to know for a successful and delicious harvest.
farmers market produce

What’s in season at the farmers market this fall

Shop smart at the farmers market by knowing what produce is in season this fall Here's a list of some of the beauties you'll find.
Best October vegetables

The best vegetables to plant in October

Fall weather brings unique challenges and advisories. Here are tips for planting your crops and caring for each plant. 
View of a vegetable garden

Wondering what to plant in October? Here are the best flowers and vegetables for autumn

Here's a thorough guide on what to plant in your garden this October for delicious winter and spring harvests.
Pile of bell peppers

Wondering if peppers are fruits or vegetables? We have your answers

If you've ever wondered if peppers are fruits or vegetables, we have the specific answers here in this guide.
A pile of brown potatoes up close

Have you ever wondered if potatoes are fruits or vegetables? We have answers

Are potatoes fruits or vegetables? Here's what you need to know about this delicious and hearty harvest.
Stack of seed potatoes on a pile of soil

Where to buy seed potatoes for your garden

Start growing potatoes today with these great seed sources.
Clean carrots on a wooden cutting board

How to clean carrots from your garden for a tasty meal

If you’ve ever wondered how to clean carrots, here are some easy tips for you to follow for the freshest garden goodies!
Freshly harvested spinach leaves in a bowl

Here’s what you need to know about spinach germination time and how to grow this salad staple

Spinach is a low-maintenance and fast-growing cool-weather plant. Here's what you need to know about spinach germination time.
Medium-size pumpkin growing on a vine

Curious when pumpkins grow? Here’s our guide to growing your own

You may be wondering when pumpkins grow. Our general guide for pumpkin growth is a great place to start.
Carrots

How to store the carrots you just picked from your garden

Fresh-picked veggies don't always last. Here's how to store your carrots so they last longer
watering a raised garden bed with a watering can

This is the absolute best time of day to water your vegetable garden

Learn all our tips and tricks for strategic garden watering — from the best time to water a vegetable garden to ways to boost efficiency.
Person picking blackberries

How to propagate blackberries: Easy ways to increase your berry harvest

There are several effective ways to propagate blackberries to increase your harvest. Here are some of our favorites.
Person transplanting a cucumber seedling into a garden

Why are your cucumber leaves wilting? How to save this salad staple

Find out why your cucumber leaves are wilting and what you can do to stop it.
White squash growing on trellis

Growing squash vertically is easy with these simple tips

Using a vertical garden provides many benefits when you’re growing fruits or vegetables. We discuss if it's the right choice for squash.
A bundle of fresh carrots

How to know when to harvest carrots for the best yield and the tastiest results

When all you see are leafy greens, how can you tell when your carrots are ready to be pulled up? Here's what you need to know.