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Growing Marigolds from Seed

Marigolds are a popular ornamental annual bedding plant. Learn how to start and grow your own marigolds from seed to use as low-maintenance flowers that bloom consistently through to killing frosts or as companion plants for your vegetable garden.

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A single yellow and red French marigold (tagetes patula) bloom among fern-like green marigold foliageSeveral French marigold (tagetes patula) seedlings in soil blocks

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Several orange bishop's children dahlias with dark foliage grown from seed
November 16, 2023

Growing Dahlias from Seed: Why, How and What You'll Need

Did you know its possible (and easy) to grow your own dahlias from seed? Find out when to grow from seed vs tubers, how and when to start dahlia seeds, how to care for seedlings indoors and how and when to transplant them outside.

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A bowl of chicken tomatillo soup or green pozole surrounded by a small bowl of chopped red onion and a side of tortilla chips.
October 26, 2023

Chicken Tomatillo Soup (Green Pozole without Hominy)

Shredded chicken in a rich broth, a fresh and tangy verde sauce of charred tomatillos and chiles and nutty toasted pepitas, loaded with crunchy and creamy toppings like red onion, shaved cabbage, avocado and sour cream.

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A bowl of spicy Korean cucumber salad sitting on the edge of a rustic table with a linen and pinch bowls of sesame seeds and gochugaru
October 17, 2023

Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi muchim)

A spicy Korean cucumber salad (oi muchim) of crisp chopped cucumbers tossed in a flavorful sweet & spicy, salty & tart dressing. Serve with Korean or Asian-inspired soups & stews, grilled or braised meats & fish or toss it into mixed rice or noodles.

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a rustic table with a ceramic dish containing a white fish fillet topped with spring onions and pinch bowls of red chili
September 30, 2023

Cantonese Steamed Fish with Ginger and Spring Onion

An approachable take on a classic Cantonese steamed fish preparation that swaps the traditional whole fish for mild white fillets that are cooked gently in the vapors of a bamboo steamer alongside fragrant ginger until moist and just falling apart, c

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three boxwood cuttings on a rock
August 21, 2023

Propagating Boxwood from Cuttings

Boxwood is a classic broadleaf evergreen shrub that’s deer resistant, hardy in zones 5-9 and can be grown in full sun to full shade. It’s an invaluable garden design element both for the winter interest of its evergreen foliage and the structure it l

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