All Entries For gardening

10 Essential Tools to Buy Before You Start Gardening

Always wanted to give gardening a go, but afraid your thumb's not green enough? With the right tools on hand, you CAN tend a thriving herb, vegetable or flower garden!
Posted 3/29/2017  12:00:00 AM By:   : 108 comments   51,775 views
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From Garden to Picnic, 12 Ways to Store Summer Food Favorites

With summer food comes storage issues. From canning your garden's bounty to marinating your favorite pork chops, we handpicked 12 of the best summer storage solutions for you.
Posted 5/30/2016  12:00:00 AM By:   : 14 comments   29,943 views
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Add Some Whimsy With These 10 Adorable Garden Tools

Whether you want to start your first flower bed or expand the number of veggies you grow this year, now is the time to take stock of your tools and see what you need.
Posted 4/3/2014  6:00:00 AM By:   : 26 comments   56,151 views
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Getting Your Kids Excited About Healthy Foods

I let my kids help decide what we are going to plant in our garden, and they help take care of it. It's a great way to teach them something and develop healthy habits.
Posted 7/10/2012  6:00:00 PM By:   : 16 comments   21,084 views
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The No-More-Excuses Guide to Vegetable Gardening

Think growing your own fruits and veggies is too hard, time consuming, or labor intensive? Think again. Whatever your excuse, we're busting it here!
Posted 4/23/2012  9:00:00 AM By:   : 91 comments   33,647 views
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Gardening May Help Prevent Falls in the Elderly

Falls account for over 2 million emergency room visits each year, however according to a recent report gardening may help prevent falls in the elderly.
Posted 1/31/2012  2:00:00 PM By:   : 39 comments   23,707 views
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Chef Meg's 4-Pack of Pickled Vegetable Recipes

How can you extend the summer harvest and add flavor without fat to your meals? With pickles! Chef Meg pickles everything under the sun--even something usually considered garbage!
Posted 8/22/2011  6:00:00 PM By:   : 20 comments   27,128 views
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My Foray into Vegetable Gardening

I've been saying for years that I want to start my own garden, but I was intimidated. What if the things I tried to grow just didn't work at all?
Posted 6/28/2011  2:00:00 PM By:   : 105 comments   23,939 views
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Tips for Washing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Whether choosing from the dirty or clean list, it is important to wash your favorite fresh fruits and vegetables. Use these tips to keep your family safe and healthy.
Posted 6/20/2011  6:00:00 PM By:   : 47 comments   69,112 views
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When They Grow It, They Eat It

Experts have long-believed that children who grow, prepare and eat their own food make healthier food choices. Now a new study is validating these beliefs.
Posted 10/19/2010  1:33:25 PM By:   : 43 comments   20,553 views
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Should You Be Planning a Victory Garden?

Simple ideas to help you plan a victory-type garden for your family.
Posted 3/1/2010  1:00:00 PM By:   : 171 comments   27,031 views
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3 Creative Ways to Use Your Garden Surplus

Ideas you may not have thought of to use your garden surplus this summer if you are short on time or storage space.
Posted 7/2/2009  10:00:00 AM By:   : 56 comments   24,604 views
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