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Q&A: What garden herbs grow best in terribly hot weather?

by angavallen Question by Sara: What garden herbs grow best in terribly hot weather? I live on the dry side of Texas, and I’d like to start a perennial herb garden. Which herbs can take the heat best? It’s hard … Continue reading

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Q&A: Would it be wise to mulch my herb garden if the weather calls for light snow?

Question by seaturtle36: Would it be wise to mulch my herb garden if the weather calls for light snow? Sun. and Mon. I have already cleaned my herb garden out and last year the frost killed my Lavender and several … Continue reading

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Garden spot: Guard roses from cold weather

Garden spot: Guard roses from cold weather Question: The warm weather has my roses still blooming, and very little foliage has dropped. Should I be doing anything for winter protection? Read more on Asheville Citizen-Times Produce deals around town Cabbage … Continue reading

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At Cucina Casalinga it’s Beef Wellington weather

At Cucina Casalinga it’s Beef Wellington weather “It’s fruitcake weather” is the opening line in A Christmas Memory, Truman Capote’s classic story. At Cucina Casalinga, Sally Maraventano’s cooking school, it was Beef Wellington weather last week. At the second in … Continue reading

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any tips on how to start my own veggie garden?

i live in CA and the weather is pretty moderate and consistent all year long. i want to start my garden ASAP and i want to make my own raised bed out of wood and cedar blocks. any tips on … Continue reading

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Garden Tips: How much inches of old soil do I need to remove to plant new grass?

The new lawn will be growing in NY weather so which grass seed/type do your think is best. Grass is only on the South, East and West of the house and does not get much sun due to tall oak … Continue reading

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How do mix ranunculus bulbs or Tulips bulbs look like?

I order a pack of mixed ranunculus and they look dead or dried. Are these dead bulbs? They look so dry! There is no green sign of life on it like regular bulbs. *The tulips are coming in September. I … Continue reading

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How do i make a flowerbed? How do i grow tulips and pansies?

my husband and i just bought our first house in December, we live in Charleston SC and the weather is beautiful and their are azalea’s in our front yard and a rose bush that bloom on their own with no … Continue reading

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