Healing the garden with herbs: mildew, fungus, clubroot, stymied plant growth? Read on, the doctor's in

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Planting a variety of herbs in the garden, or using herb infusions, will bring beneficial changes over time. Eight herbs and their benefits are discussed. They include chamomile which acts as a stimulant, dandelion which attracts worms because of its neutral pH, and valerian another stimulant.

Environmental aspects, Herbs, Dandelions, Dandelion, Chamomile, German chamomile, Valeriana, Nettles

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Harvest moons of the garden: carving, cooking and cultivating pumpkins

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Standard pumpkin vines can grow up to 25 feet, taking up a lot space in a vegetable garden. Gardners without that much room can grow other varieties. Pumpkins need 90-120 frost-free days to mature, and require fertilization. A pumpkin pie recipe and jack-o'-lantern carving tips are included.

Cooking, Cookery (Squash), Squashes, Pumpkins, Jack-o-lanterns

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The practical plant

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A guide to growing potatoes ina home garden includes: planting/trenching options; blight and insect control; descriptions of 10 common potato varieties; harvesting techniques, and a list of information resources.

Column, Potatoes

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