Two Minutes in the Garden: Gardening Tips, Science, Myths

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Grow Avocado Plants from Seed Nov 06, 2020

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You may never get fruit from it, but it's actually pretty easy to grow an avocado plant from seed. If you're fairly new to plant propagation, it's a great way to start.

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Freezing vs Frost Nov 01, 2020

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We hear a lot about frost and freezing and the difference between them, but nothing suddenly happens with the first frost on the ground or with the first freezing temperatures.

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First Frost: How the Cold Damages Plants Oct 29, 2020

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In the fall, we may scramble to bring some plants indoors or cover them -- while others will make it through the winter fine. What do frost and cold temperatures do to plants?

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What You May Not Know About Pumpkins Oct 24, 2020

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They're one of the easiest plants to grow -- even if they are garden hogs -- and were one of the first vegetables ever cultivated.

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Do Leaves Rob the Soil? Oct 19, 2020

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Some people are still reluctant to "leave the leaves" -- and one objection is that leaves will "rob the soil" of an essential nutrient.

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What Should We Do With Fall Leaves? Oct 16, 2020

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There's lots of good nutrients in fall leaves -- and we know not to send them to landfill -- but can we really just "leave the leaves"?

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How Deep Should You Plant Bulbs? Oct 11, 2020

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You'll find all sorts of conflicting advice online about planting depth, but does it really make much of a difference how deep you put your bulbs?

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Planting Bulbs and Keeping them Safe from Wildlife Oct 08, 2020

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When it comes to planting bulbs, you'll hear a lot of old school advice -- but how much of it should you follow? And how can you protect bulbs from squirrels and other wildlife?

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When is the Best Time to Plant Bulbs? Oct 05, 2020

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You'll hear a lot of conflicting advice about when to plant bulbs in the fall. You have a range of options, and each has strengths and weaknesses.

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Are Green Tomatoes Safe to Eat? Oct 01, 2020

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Will green tomatoes make you sick? As with green potatoes, they do contain higher concentrations of a toxin, but is it anything to be concerned about?

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