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Saving seeds for next year's crop

Here is a list of eight easy seeds to save and plant next season. They include tomatoes, peppers, beans, lettuce, peas, cucumbers, spinach and onions. Those are simple to save because they are ...
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How To Care for Begonias

Begonias need adequate sunlight, water and fertilization to thrive. The soil should be moist but not soggy and you should aim ...
Ever had trouble getting seeds to germinate in the garden in the spring? If so, it’s time to do some research to see if your seeds need to be cold stratified before you plant them.
‘Outdoors, hardy staples like broad beans, garlic and onions take root in the cooling soil, while quick-maturing root crops ...
It could eventually cut down on the production of traditional chocolate, which degrades soil and requires much fertilizer and ...
Smarter Halloween handouts are possible with these budget-friendly, healthier swaps that still feel festive and fun for kids.
Michael Barrymore discovered kids aren't the only ones who say the funniest things after calling into an off-licence for a packet of cigarettes on Tuesday. The former TV presenter found himself ...
The Beaumont Outdoor Market stands as a monument to the art of the deal in Southern California, where savvy shoppers and curious browsers alike converge in a dazzling display of commerce that’s as ...
LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched an initiative to distribute 400,000 packets of vegetable seeds free of cost to farmers across the province, particularly targeting growers in flood-affected ...
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Start a native prairie garden using seeds

There are a couple of ways to get these seeds up and growing. One uniting factor is that many native prairie wildflower seeds require cold, moist stratification. In horticulture, stratification is the ...
The cafeteria at Pike County Central High School is typically crowded with hungry students grabbing a bite between classes. But on the first Saturday of ...
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