Articles written by Jacqueline Cross
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Diseases Found on Cabbage Plants
Rotting stems, withering plants and yellow foliage are all signs of disease or nutrient deficiency in cabbage and other plants.
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Pests Found on Cabbage Plants
Holes in leaves, yellow and wilting plants are a few symptoms, which point to larger problems with cabbage and other garden plants.
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Garden Tasks for June in Hot to Warm Climates
A list of monthly chores and checks needed for vegetable, fruit and herb gardens in the month of June.
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Garden Tasks for June
A list of monthly chores and checks needed for vegetable, fruit and herb gardens in the month of June.
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Tips for When to Harvest Vegetables
When to pick vegetables for cooking and storing. Picking at the correct time provides crisp, fresh produce for the dinner table, canning, freezing and drying.
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Fun Vegetables to Grow with Children
Vegetables and fruits with unusual shapes, color, size or name will entice children to learn about growing their own food.
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Choosing Sweet Cherry Trees
Focus on five tart cherry varieties. Pick the right cherry tree for your fruit garden by separating the sweet from the tart.
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Choosing Tart Cherry Trees
Focus on five tart cherry varieties. Pick the right cherry tree for your fruit garden by separating the tart from the sweet.
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Garden Tasks for May in Hot to Warm Climates
Monthly chores and checks needed in vegetable, fruit and herb gardens for the month of May where the weather is hot.
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Garden Tasks for May in Cold to Moderate Climates
A list of monthly chores and checks needed for vegetable, fruit and herb gardens in the month of May.
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Grow Salad and Pickling Herbs
Grow an herb garden with the end use in mind. Herbs used in pickling and salads are easy to grow in any backyard garden.
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Grow Forgotten Vegetables
Introduce the family to something new by growing these five unusual food plants in the vegetable garden or container.
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Vegetable Gardening on Limited Ground
Growing all the vegetables a family can eat in gardening space previously unseen. Unconventional vegetable gardening techniques are becoming more popular all the time.
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Herb Gardening in the Shade
Many commonly used kitchen and medicinal herbs do not have to be planted in full sun to thrive. Below are five of these including growing tips for each one.
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Expected Food Harvest
Suggestions for the number of seeds which should be planted in the vegetable garden to ensure an adequate supply of fresh produce.
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Grow Vegetables for the Freezer
The kitchen garden is perfect for growing a few extra plants. The extra harvest can be prepared and frozen for use throughout the winter season.
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Average Berry Plant Yields
Ever wonder just how many berries one bush will provide? The typical yields of these four plants might surprise many gardeners.
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Sharing the Spring Seed Stock
Simple tips for spreading extra seeds around the community: Finding those to share with and how to acquire seeds to pass around.
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Four Perennial Vegetables - a Closer Look
Enjoy fresh produce year after year without having to replant every spring and fall. Here, a list of four food plants which keep producing and a bit about how to grow the
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Surprise in the Spring Vegetable Garden
Often referred to as the lazy gardener's vegetables, perennials in the vegetable patch are a surprise to many gardeners.
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Spring Vegetables in Containers
Simple steps for a successful harvest of container grown vegetables include the right soil, water, light, fertilizer and containers.
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Twelve Vegetables for Spring Containers
Not all vegetables are suited to container gardening. An even dozen which are suitable for pots can be found below.
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Final Planting Dates for Succession Planting
Sowing seeds at correct times across the seasons provide a continuous supply of fresh produce.
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Thinking Beyond the Spring Garden
Sowing seeds a few weeks apart throughout the growing season keeps fresh produce on the family table well into autumn.
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Heirloom Lettuces of Note
Grow fresh, crisp, colorful lettuce in containers, greenhouses and open vegetable patches
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Heat Tolerant Lettuce Varieties
For gardeners who have a hard time growing lettuce in areas where the heat comes early and lasts a while.
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Vegetable Seedling Success
Following these basic steps for getting an early start of plants for the spring vegetable garden is easy and rewarding.
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Simple Seed Starting
Get an early start on the spring garden season by planting seeds indoors.
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More Bean Pests
Bugs and gardening go hand in hand. Sometimes, it is hard to know which insects are bad and which are good in the vegetable patch.
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Bean Pests
Bugs and gardening go hand in hand. Some insects are welcome in the garden to help control unwelcome insects.
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Bean Diseases
Beans, like any other living thing can be bothered by disease. Below, is a closer look at typical diseases in the backyard vegetable garden.
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Heirloom Beans of Note
There are many heirloom seeds available today that were nearly lost in favor of newly bred hybrid seeds. Here are ten bean varieties to consider for the home garden.
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New Year Resolutions for the Vegetable Gardener
Looking back and looking forward all at the same time. Resolving to make changes that will improve the future are what New Year resolutions are all about.
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Gifts for the Vegetable Gardener
Christmas gifts for the family gardener can be found at garden centers, hardware and discount stores.
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Specialty Gift Baskets for Gardeners
Take a few extra minutes this Christmas and gather the components needed to create a special basket for a special gardener.
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Christmas Gifts Under Twenty Dollars
Surprise a gardener this Christmas, or any time of the year, with these inexpensive yet indispensable gifts for the food grower in the family.
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Christmas for Every Vegetable Gardener
Christmas gifts for the vegetable and orchard keeper which are sure to please. Find something for every gardener with this list of gifts.
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Top 40 Garden Terms
Understanding what all those how-to books are talking about makes gardening easier for the novice. Below, often heard garden terms are explained for the new gardener.
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Pests and Diseases in the Vegetable Garden
Common pests found in the vegetable garden and the diseases spread by these insects. A closer look for the beginning gardener.
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How to Grow a Cherry Tree
Growing cherries in the backyard orchard is easy and rewarding. Basic tips for planting and caring for cherry trees for every home gardener.
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How to Prepare the Vegetable Garden for Spring
The vegetable garden may not be producing this late in the year but the work is not over. Preparing for spring gardening begins in late fall.
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How to Grow Asian Greens in Containers
Growing gourmet greens in containers is easy and inexpensive. Follow the tips below for a successful harvest of specialty greens.
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How to Harvest the Same Vegetable Multiple Times
Growing vegetables which can be harvested more than once is like winning the fresh vegetable lottery.
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How to Grow Cauliflower
Cauliflower can be a tricky vegetable to grow in the home garden. Following are a few tips for successful planting and harvesting of cauliflower.
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How to Grow a Three Sisters Garden
The earliest Americans planted food using what is called three sisters gardening. This simple yet productive method can easily be done today in any home garden.
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How to Care for Garden Tools in Winter
Ever wondered what to do with all those tools in the off season? Taking proper care of ones tools is necessary to ensure many years of good service.
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How to Organize the Vegetable Garden Shed
Storing essential tools and supplies close to the garden is imperative. Organizing them so they are easily located when needed is crucial.
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The First Thanksgiving Feast in the New World
Meat and fish were plentiful but what kind of vegetables did the pilgrims and native people share at the first Thanksgiving? Here, we will take a look at what is known.
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Pests Assaulting Florida Crops
It is not a question of if, but when pests will invade crops and backyard vegetable gardens. Here are some of the bugs that wreak havoc on crops in Florida and elsewhere.
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Container Gardening with Children
Planting containers with children can be a fun time shared with parents as well as a learning experience.
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Choosing Perennial Herbs
Make sure to leave the nursery with the plants you want to grow year after year. Perennials will grow for many years in the garden without having to replant.
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Community Garden Tips
A community garden is a cooperative between neighbors to better their existence.
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The Potager Garden
The potager garden is more commonly known as a kitchen garden in the United States. Taking it step by step, anyone can create one on his own plot of land.
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Hauntings of North Florida
Ghost hunters come from all over to visit the most haunted town in the south, Monticello. Tales of bumps in the night abound. Here is a small sampling.
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Hauntings in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph is famous for its ghosts, if only to the locals. Many former residents may very well be sticking around. Take a look at where they may be hanging out.
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How to Grow a Mango Tree
For tropical gardeners, the mango tree is a must have fruit tree for the home landscape. It offers a sweet and tangy exotic flavor that is eaten raw or cooked.
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How to Grow a Loquat Tree
Loquat makes a wonderful edition to the home orchard. Fruits are small but pack a big burst of flavor.
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How to Grow Nectarines and Peaches
Growing peaches or nectarines in the backyard is easier than one might think. Following a few simple tips will allow home gardeners to harvest their own fruits.
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How to Keep Pond Fish Healthy
Having a healthy pond assures a healthy start for the fish you add to it. Fish will thrive with little care if proper set up is done before they are brought home.
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Choosing a Water Feature
Before choosing a water feature for your yard, learn about options for the do-it-yourselfer. Like many home projects, choices are limited only by your creativity.
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Cumberland Mountain State Park
Cumberland Mountain State Park offers everything you need for a fun filled, low-cost family vacation. If not, the city of Crossville will most certainly have it.
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Gardening at the Seashore
Why is it so difficult to grow flowers by the sea? Finding plants that will stand up to the harsh conditions by the sea may seem impossible, but is well worth the search.
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Easy to Grow Crinums
The Crinum is a member of the Amaryllis family and is often mistaken for Amaryllis. They can be found growing in southern US gardens and should be in every flower bed.
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Bring Height to the Flower Garden
Introducing height into the garden can be accomplished by using plants, garden structures, fountains and even a mound of earth.
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Spotlight on Crocosmia
The Montbretia or Crocosmia, (Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora), is more than a beautiful bloom. It attracts tiny friends to your garden that help to remove garden foes.
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Tips to Create a Garden Landscape
The first step to creating flower gardens can be as simple as grabbing pencil and paper. The tip is to research and plan carefully now to ensure later rewards.
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