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Like most gardeners, I have favorite plants I’ve been growing for years and will continue to grow, like fragrant and tasty Big Boy tomatoes, wide Romano-type Italian flat beans, climbing zucchini and ...

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If your grocery bill keeps climbing, it might be time to rethink how you shop. The right habits — like planning meals, knowing when to switch stores, and avoiding impulse buys — can help you spend ...

Tubers and alliums often get short shrift as the least sexy veg, but master gardener Callie Works-Leary says they deserve top ...

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Starting dahlias in pots is a great way to get them into growth earlier in the season. Simply plant dahlia tubers in large pots filled with peat-free, multi-purpose potting compost in March or early ...

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