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Make this Cookie Dough Peach Tart for a Sweet Summer Dessert

Looking for a dessert that’s simple but nice enough for company? Try this peach tart made with a sugar cookie dough crust. (And hey. Maybe make two.)

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Mexican husk tomatoes growing on a plant

Growing Tomatillos in Your Summer Garden for a Big Harvest

Also known as a Mexican husk tomato, tomatillos are widely used in Mexican cuisine. Growing tomatillos is easy and the plants are prolific.

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tomato chutney served on sliced baguette bread

Make this Sweet and Savory Tomato Chutney to Preserve the Harvest

This tomato chutney recipe is one of my favorite ways to preserve an abundant tomato crop from the vegetable garden. It’s sweet & tangy & full of flavor.

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Natural Aphid Killer: How to Control Aphids in a Pesticide Free Garden

Natural aphid killer? It’s time for a little aphid control with a two-pronged approach. You need to control the aphids AND the ants.

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heirloom tomato tart made with yellow and red tomatoes

Heirloom Tomato Tart Recipe with Goat Cheese and Fresh Basil

Looking for a recipe that will let the season’s heirloom tomatoes shine? This heirloom tomato tart recipe bursts with fresh from the garden flavor!

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brown clump of grass in the middle of green

Natural Weed Killers – 11 Ways to Kill Weeds Without Poison

Natural weed killers & other organic weed control methods can be hit or miss. Here’s what works (& what doesn’t) in the home garden.

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Two Must-Try Methods to Control Japanese Beetles Naturally

Chinese rose beetles and the Japanese beetle infestation can wreak havoc in a hurry. Here are two methods of natural control to reduce their population.

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two pint size canning jars full of brown apple butter, spoon in front

Sugar-Free Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe Easy Enough for Busy People

With no added sugar, this slow cooker spiced apple butter recipe is a delicious way to preserve the flavors of fall.

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2 bundles of lemongrass stalks on a wooden table

Growing Lemongrass in Your Herb Garden for Flavor & Beauty

A lemongrass plant is easy to grow and pretty, too. Growing lemongrass in your own garden means you’ll have it on hand when recipes call for this herb.

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homemade creme fraiche in a tulip shaped orange bowl

How to Make Crème Fraiche at Home with Just Two Ingredients

Creme fraiche may sound fancy, but this two-ingredient recipe is perfect for topping tacos or stirring into savory sauces. And it’s a SNAP to make at home.

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marigolds and peppers together in an edible front yard garden

Edible Front Yard Landscaping: Pretty Enough to Fool Your Homeowners Association

Planting a front yard full of pretty edibles — annual and perennial vegetables — is a great way to use the most of your space.

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mushrooms and onions spread on a flat pie crust

Elegant (But Easy!) Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Tart

This caramelized onion tart with mushrooms is going to knock your socks off. An easy & elegant recipe; serve as an appetizer or alongside a salad for lunch.

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green lettuce with purple highlights, growing in a shade garden

Harvesting Leaf Lettuce: How to Make Yours Produce for Weeks (or Months)

Knowing how & when to harvest lettuce helps make the most of garden space. Instead of salad for one meal, this harvest trick lets you enjoy it for weeks.

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various produce in glass jars from above

Home Food Preservation Methods for Saving the Flavor of Summer

Did you know you can replicate canned food at home? Or make your own freeze dried snacks from fresh fruit? Check out these food preservation methods & eat well!

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fresh tomatoes in baskets ready to make canned salsa

Make This Home Canned Salsa from Garden Fresh Tomatoes and Peppers

This simple salsa recipe is a good “beginner” recipe for home canning. Canning salsa is one of our favorite ways to preserve the summer tomato bounty.

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