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n., Any hill dweller who knows that the best path to the future is through the arts of the past mixed with the smallest possible dose of newfangled ingenuity.

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How to Grow Globe Artichokes in the Southeast

Photo Caption: This young artichoke was planted in the spring in my new garden.

This is a vegetable I am still experimenting with to get a formula that really works, but I thought I’d share my observations so far.

Out of growing them collectively (but not consecutively) for about 5 years, I’ve harvested artichokes in two [...]

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How to Grow More than “Green” Beans (Other Colors of Snap Beans)

These differently colored snap beans can all be eaten in the same green bean recipes.

If ordinary snap beans are getting boring, it’s time to try purple or yellow ones! Many people are hesitant to try unusual vegetables but let me offer reassurance that they’re just as easy and tasty as the green versions. In [...]

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