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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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Branch of a tomato plant with yellowing leaves and brown spots
September 25, 2024

What to do if your Tomato Plant Leaves are Turning Yellow

The cause of tomato plant leaves turning brown is most commonly early tomato blight. Learn how to distinguish blight from other causes of yellow foliage, as well as how to treat and prevent blight from affecting your tomatoes.

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Creeping thyme seedlings in soil blocks
July 15, 2024

How to Grow Creeping Thyme from Seed

Learn how to start, care for and transplant your own creeping thyme seedlings from seed. Perfect as ground cover between patio and path stones, rock gardens and rocky slopes or a lawn alternative for full-sun areas that can handle light foot traffic.

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pole bean flowers and vines climbing up a trellis
April 30, 2024

Best Vegetables for Vertical Gardening

From pole beans to tomatoes to climbing spinach, find out how and why to grow these ideal vegetables for vertical gardening. Get basic growing tips, vertical structure suggestions and variety recommendations.

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Several red tomatoes on a vine
February 27, 2024

Growing Tomatoes for Beginners

Learn how and when to select tomato seedlings, step-by-step instructions for planting tomato plants in the ground and basic care tips for watering, fertilizing, pruning and keeping your tomato plants healthy until harvest.

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Bowl of bo kho Vietnamese beef stew with carrots, red onion and cilantro, vermicelli noodles and rice

Bò Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)

A hearty, one-pot stew of succulent beef and sweet, tender carrots cooked in a broth infused with star anise and five spice with a lemony finish. Bò Kho is a Southern Vietnamese home-style and street food beef stew.

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