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60 Plants That Thrive in Gravel & How to Start a Gravel Garden
It’s 1 AM, and I’m surrounded by three books, a digital magazine opened on my tablet, a podcast on my phone and a carousel of open tabs in my browser. … The post 60 Plants That Thrive in Gravel & How to Start a Gravel Garden appeared first on Rural Sprout .
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Make Leaf Mold For Your Garden – the Best FREE Soil Conditioner
If you’ve been gardening for longer than five minutes, then you already know the benefits of compost. This “Black Gold” is touted for its ability to improve all manner of … The post Make Leaf Mold For Your Garden – the Best FREE Soil Conditioner appeared first on Rural Sprout .
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How I Overwinter Rosemary in Freezing Winters (and Snip Fresh Sprigs All Year)
For a good portion of the United States, rosemary needs to be grown as an annual. Those of us living where winter means serious business have to start our rosemary … The post How I Overwinter Rosemary in Freezing Winters (and Snip Fresh Sprigs All Year) appeared first on Rural…
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The Best Pumpkin Butter You Will Ever Eat
This is the best pumpkin butter you will ever eat. I know, it’s a bold claim, but it’s just that good. I’ve been making the same pumpkin butter recipe for … The post The Best Pumpkin Butter You Will Ever Eat appeared first on Rural Sprout .
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Crown Imperial: Planting the Fall Bulb That Gets Neighbors Knocking in Spring
Allow me to introduce you to the spring bulb that will make your neighbors envious. Ok, so envy is not exactly the sentiment I’m encouraging here. I’m hoping for more … The post Crown Imperial: Planting the Fall Bulb That Gets Neighbors Knocking in Spring appeared first on Rural…
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Forget Everything You’ve Read: Your Christmas Cactus Only Needs 3 Things to Bloom
If you’re a longtime reader of Rural Sprout, you know my love of Christmas cactuses and talking about how to get them to bloom. If you’re not a longtime reader, … The post Forget Everything You’ve Read: Your Christmas Cactus Only Needs 3 Things to Bloom appeared first on Rural…
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Don’t Pick These 13 Vegetables Until After the First Frost
Most gardeners wait for the first frost with trepidation. I know when our first frost was predicted this week, I made several trips in and out of the house, bringing … The post Don’t Pick These 13 Vegetables Until After the First Frost appeared first on Rural Sprout .
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Don’t Plant Your Tulips Yet: 5 Things Gardeners Get Wrong Every Fall
You’d think that after fifteen years of planting tulip bulbs in the fall, my enthusiasm would have tapered off by now. Alas, it hasn’t and probably never will. Not only … The post Don’t Plant Your Tulips Yet: 5 Things Gardeners Get Wrong Every Fall appeared first on Rural Sprout…
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Fall Leaves Piling Up? 6 Smart Ways to Put Them to Work
It’s fall, and that means it’s time to rake the leaves. Or leave them where they land. But before you opt for your usual choice, you might want to consider … The post Fall Leaves Piling Up? 6 Smart Ways to Put Them to Work appeared first on Rural Sprout .
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5 Reasons Amaranth Will Be Your New Favorite Plant to Grow & Eat
Over the past couple of years, I’ve become slightly obsessed with bringing more edimentals into my garden. If you’re not familiar with this term, it refers to plants that are … The post 5 Reasons Amaranth Will Be Your New Favorite Plant to Grow & Eat appeared first on Rural…
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5 Things to Look for When Choosing the Perfect Carving Pumpkin
Now that the kids are all too old to go trick-or-treating, I rarely do much for Halloween. My fall decorations are usually just that, fall-themed. You know, chrysanthemums, a few … The post 5 Things to Look for When Choosing the Perfect Carving Pumpkin appeared first on Rural…