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Colorful flower garden with variegated hosta in the foreground and a mix of yellow black-eyed Susans, purple spiked blooms, and red flowers in the background.

How to Manage Garden Pests (Without Pesticides!)

The trick to controlling pests without pesticides is to create an environment where they cannot thrive! Read on for how to get rid of garden pests such as slugs, caterpillars, aphids, cutworms, and more — without the use of pesticides or chemicals.

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The Holy Trinity of Sheep’s Milk Cheeses: Pecorino Siciliano, Vastedda & Ricotta

Sheep’s milk cheeses are uniquely delicious. Delve into the fascinating world of Sicilian sheep dairying and the extraordinary cheeses it produces.

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storing cucumbers

Capturing the Crunch: How to Harvest and Store Cucumbers

With these easy tips and tricks, you’ll be prepared to successfully harvest and store cucumbers until they’re ready to eat.

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thyme

About Thyme: Growing, Harvesting, and Drying Thyme

Thyme is easy to grow and harvest in almost any condition. Follow these tips to get started growing, harvesting (and drying) thyme in your home or backyard!

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Harvesting 101: Basics of Harvesting Herbs, Roots, Fruits & More!

Whether foraging or gardening, it’s vital to know the proper techniques for harvesting. Read on for how to harvest herbs, roots, flowers, bark, fruit, and more!

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healthy plants

How to Grow Healthy Plants: Strengthening Your Farm or Garden’s Immune System

Searching for tips on how to grow healthy plants? Embracing sustainable farming and gardening means prioritizing plants’ basic needs & improve your gardens immune system.

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Beat the Heat and Be Good to Your Gut: Dairy-Free Ice Cream Recipes

No summer day is complete without ice cream. Try out these dairy-free ice cream recipes to indulge in this frozen treat while still being kind to your gut.

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Garden scene with purple flowering plants, green grasses, and two gray rocks among groundcover.

Living Mulch: A Better Way to Cover Ground

Living mulch as garden ground cover has surprising benefits — less maintenance, ecological diversity, and more! Here’s how to use ground cover plants in your garden.

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A Passion For Plants: In Botanical Time

How and why can some plants live to such a great age? Delve into the lifespan of plants and discover the incredible longevity and resilience of these remarkable living beings.

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