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The Cure for Black Thumb

I believed for most of my life that I was born with a black thumb. Not anymore! I've discovered the cure for black thumb. Want to know what it is?

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Heirloom Tomato 4 x 4-foot Garden

Grow an heirloom tomato garden even in a small space. This plan for an heirloom tomato garden allows you to choose your favorite heirloom tomatoes to include.

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Grilled Eggplant with Herbed Salsa

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Caprese Burger

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Get to Know Predatory Beneficial Insects

Many of the insects in the garden actually help your plants by preying on pests like aphids and caterpillars. Discover ones are beneficial insects.

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BLTs with White Cheddar Pimiento Cheese

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Easy Ways to Enjoy Eggplants

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How to Make Cherry Tomato Ladybugs

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Sweet Potato and Blue Cheese Nachos

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What Color Says About Tomato Flavor

Take some of the guesswork out of choosing tomato varieties by learning a few basics about how tomato color relates to tomato flavor. This simple guide will help you fine-tune your choices and find just the right tomatoes to please your palate.

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Tomato and Snap Bean Quiche

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Heirloom Tomatoes with Buttermilk Dressing

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Watermelon Cucumber Sparkler

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Farro Salad with Arugula, Radish and Goat Cheese

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Why I Love Heirloom Tomatoes

There are so many reasons to love heirloom tomatoes! Find out why garden blogger Dee Nash loves these tasty gems.

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Heirloom Vegetable Growing Tips

Raising a crop of heirloom veggies isn’t all that different from growing non-heirlooms. Like all vegetables, each heirloom plant requires sun, consistent moisture, and fertile, well-drained soil to grow and yield a healthy crop. But it's also helpful to know where the plant originated. for the best chance of success, try these heirloom vegetable growing tips.