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Now that your potatoes are ready to be harvested, you might wonder what is the next step to storing them. Well, before the potatoes can be stored, they need to be cured. Let me guide you, step by...

It is the beginning of summer here in my growing zone 6 and it’s time to harvest some zucchini. Being an active gardener and seeing many new gardeners frequently asking questions regarding when...

There is almost nothing as rewarding as when you bring in some freshly harvested, home-grown vegetables from the garden. You know what you grow and how to grow it. Not it’s time to wash and enjoy...

Potatoes are one of the home garden’s favorite staples and one of the easiest crops to grow, and store. Small new potatoes are ready to be harvested within 10 weeks, while large, mature potatoes...

Garlic is one of the staples in any pantry stocking garden! It is also one of the easiest and most popular vegetables to grow by home gardeners. In order to store garlic for winter, it is important...

Many new home gardeners struggle with telling male and female blossoms apart, on zucchini, pumpkins, melons, and squash. I decided to write this article with a simple and clear explanation and...