Mary Jane Howie
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How to grow raspberries
Over the years, I’ve transformed patches of soil into thriving raspberry havens, savored every sun-kissed berry, and faced every gardening challenge that came my way.…
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Garden pests
My journey in the garden has been wonderful but not without its challenges. As a master gardener, I’ve faced the onslaught of many garden pests,…
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How to grow blueberries
While some plants will grow in just about any location, blueberry plants can be a bit picky about their soil. But once you create the…
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How to grow apricots
Apricots are delicious soft tree fruits that are surprisingly easy to grow at home when the climate is right. Prunus armeniaca var. armeniaca is known…
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How to grow roses
Growing roses offers the dual reward of vibrant blooms paired with lovely fragrances. But these plants are often intimidating to grow, especially for new gardeners.…
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How to grow daffodils
Ah, daffodils! These cheerful flowers are the embodiment of spring’s arrival, brightening our gardens with their vibrant colors and elegant forms. Growing daffodils can be…
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How to grow apples
Apple trees are relatively easy to grow, but they do need a bit of annual maintenance. If you prune them well when they are young,…
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How to grow clematis
Clematis is a gorgeous flowering vine for cottage gardens and welcoming landscapes. There is a huge range of varieties available, from single-flowered cultivars to double-petalled…
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How to grow alliums
This comprehensive guide on how to grow alliums will walk you through the captivating world of alliums, from selecting the perfect variety to planting, caring,…
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Pumpkin species
Pumpkin species belong to the genus Cucurbita. We use the word pumpkin to describe round winter squash, though it’s not a botanical term. There are…
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Moranga pumpkin
Moranga pumpkins are best known for their pinky-orange peel color, but this cultivar is also a gourmet culinary variety. Their flattened shape with deep ribs…
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Marina di Chioggia pumpkin
The Marina di Chioggia pumpkin is an Italian heirloom variety known for its wrinkled dark green peel and richly flavored golden flesh. These pumpkins are…
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Queensland Blue pumpkin
The Queensland Blue pumpkin is a specialty pumpkin variety known for its striking slate-like blue-green peel color and its excellent culinary adaptability. Queensland Blue is…
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Galanthus woronowii
Galanthus woronowii, also called “green snowdrop” or “Woronow’s snowdrop”, is a popular snowdrop variety with broad green leaves and a little green mark on the…
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Nootka Rose garlic
Nootka Rose garlic is a gourmet silverskin softneck variety known for its excellent flavor. Heralding from the picturesque San Juan Islands of Washington State, this…
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Spanish Roja garlic
Spanish Roja garlic is a gourmet heirloom rocambole hardneck garlic variety known for its top-notch, authentic garlic flavor. Grown in North America since at least…
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Inchelium Red garlic
Inchelium Red garlic is a gourmet heirloom softneck artichoke variety celebrated for its mild yet complex flavor profile. Grown for generations in Washington State, this…
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Majestic garlic
Majestic garlic is a hardneck porcelain variety known for its disease resistance and impressively large bulbs. Discovered in Canada, this cultivar has a mild flavor…
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German Red garlic
German Red garlic, a hardneck variety from the rocambole group, is renowned for its vibrant, reddish cloves and robust, spicy flavor. It thrives best in…
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Korean Purple garlic
Korean Purple garlic is a small rocambole hardneck variety from South Korea renowned for its excellent taste and adaptability to northern climates. Its bulbs, often…
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Russian Red garlic
Russian Red garlic is a popular heirloom hardneck variety known for its robust, medium-hot flavor and striking purple bulb wrappers. The name ‘Russian Red’ can…
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Yugoslavian garlic
Yugoslavian garlic is a hardneck porcelain variety known for its large cloves and spicy flavor that mellows to a sweet aftertaste. This hardy and disease-resistant…
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Metechi garlic
Metechi garlic is a hardneck, marbled purple stripe variety known for an intense heat when eaten raw and a robust, spicy flavor when cooked. Originating…
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Siberian garlic
Siberian garlic is a hardneck, marbled purple stripe variety that thrives in both cold and warm climates. It has a medium-to-strong raw flavor that turns…
