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  Eating warm spaghetti squash on a cold winter night is a great way to stay comfortable. The squash got its name from the noodle-like shape of its insides. The flesh of the fruit is very similar to stringy pasta and is considered to be a healthy and gluten-free alternative to pasta made with wheat. Winter squash is typically harvested in mid-to-late summer, though in … [Read more...] about Growing Spaghetti Squash From Seed to Harvest

  Though some insects in your garden may harm your plants, most won't. However, if their population grows out of control, they may cause harm. The grub worm is a pest that affects homeowners with lawns. White grubs are larvae that damage lawn grass by eating the roots. A high infestation can kill the grass. Before you can control grub worms, you need to be able to … [Read more...] about Grub Worm Control: How to Safely Get Rid of Grubs

We don’t give artichokes enough credit. Although they may be related to thistles and have an unusual name, these vegetables are actually quite interesting! Let’s take a look at the wonderfully weird features of this plant and you’ll soon be imaging it in your own garden. Artichokes are actually unopened flower buds. The leaves of the artichoke plant, called bracts, wrap … [Read more...] about Growing Artichokes for Prickly Gardening Fun

New gardeners may find garden centers and nurseries to be confusing places. There are so many choices of fertilizer that it's overwhelming. What is the composition of those bags and bottles of fertilizer? What do the fertilizer numbers on the package mean? It might not seem like it would make much of a difference which type of soil you use for your garden, but it can actually … [Read more...] about Fertilizer Numbers: What They Mean and How to Use Them to Grow Better

  The basil plant is popular because it has a sweet-spicy flavor. From time to time, you may encounter a challenge with your basil leaves turning yellow. The most common complaints are overwatering, cool temperatures, or diseases like basil downy mildew. Keep reading to learn more about why basil leaves turn yellow and what you can do about it. How are your basil leaves … [Read more...] about Basil Leaves Turning Yellow: 7 Reasons Why Basil Leaves Can Yellow