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We all know that most of us don’t eat enough vegetables, despite the fact they’re loaded with health benefits. But sometimes when we think of them, the memories of soggy, bland veggies on our plates come to mind. We can ...

Americans garden for many reasons. For some, it’s pleasant to get some fresh air after a long day in the office. Others do it for aesthetic pleasure. However, for those striving for self-reliance on their off-the-grid homestead, gardening is an ...

In gardening as in life, it can be easy to fall into the same familiar patterns. Year after year, there are certain vegetables that we just always seem to plant. And it’s only natural that we should develop favorites that ...

Anyone who is striving for self-sufficiency, whether living on a small city lot or on a ranch in the country, needs to have a self-sustaining garden. This means a garden that flourishes without the need for buying expensive hybrid seeds, ...

Several years ago, my mother-in-law was diagnosed with celiac disease, which is treated with a gluten-free diet. When she visits our home, we adjust the family menu accordingly, and have found spaghetti squash a great addition to the pantry. The ...

It’s fall. That means it’s time for pumpkins galore. I’m a big fan of pumpkins and gourds and pretty much any variety of winter squash. I’ll admit it – I probably go a bit overboard in my fall decorating with ...

Previously we looked at ways to dry and store seeds. This time, we’ll be exploring the specifics involved in harvesting and saving seeds from your favorite fruits and vegetables. Tomatoes I have personally had good luck with leaving tomato plants ...

Squash is one of the most healthful vegetables that will come out of your garden each year (and if your garden is anything like mine, it is probably one of the most prolific veggies as well!). Especially of note are ...

Heirloom varieties of vegetables, fruits, and even flowers are more popular than ever these days as gardeners learn to love the unique colors, flavors, and shapes of these older varieties. If you have minimal experience with heirlooms, you have surely ...

The “three sisters” garden is a gardening technique taken from our Native American forefathers. It is a tradition where corn, beans, and squash are planted together. The corn stalks are used for the beans to climb up as they grow, ...