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Learn all about edible gardening to improve your health, save on groceries, and reconnect with nature. Our detailed guides show you how to grow food!

Quince Tree has upright branches supporting thick, ovate leaves with a fuzzy texture, and large, pale yellow fruits with bumpy skin.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Quince Trees

With their charming white blossoms and fabulously fragrant fruits, quince trees are a wonderful but sometimes underappreciated addition to the garden. Learn how to grow and care for these overlooked orchard fruits with biologist and gardener Lindsay Miller.

Grape plant with ripe, oval-shaped blue-purple clusters of fruit, hanging from thick stems, surrounded by large, deeply lobed leaves with serrated edges in vibrant red-orange fall colors.

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12 Grape Varieties With Beautiful Fall Color

Grapevines gift the grower with flavorful bunches for fresh eating, juices, jams, and winemaking. Their handsome foliage offers shade on trellises and arbors. And a lesser-celebrated feature is their brilliant fall color. Add top-performing, glowing grapevines to your home vineyard with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

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11 Cane Berries You Should Prune in November

Do you love to snack on cane berries in the summer? If so, pruning in late fall is a great strategy for a thriving harvest in the summer. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shares his favorite cane berries you should prune in November.

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Fall Leaf Myths: 7 Practices to Avoid in the Garden

Fall leaves are valuable resources! They add nutrition, warmth, and structure to existing soils. When they decay they boost the health of your garden plants and provide a home for vulnerable wildlife. This year, help your local environment’s biodiversity by avoiding these seven fall leaf cleanup mistakes.

The bush showcases clusters of round, deep blue berries nestled among glossy green leaves with hints of red along the edges.

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13 Berry Bushes You Can Plant in November

Cooler weather is here but that doesn’t mean gardening season is over. Fall is the perfect time for planting shrubs and if you’re looking for a shrub, why not consider one that produces edible fruits? Join gardening expert Liessa Bowen for an introductory tour of 13 different bushes with tiny but tasty fruits!

A close-up shot of yellow pear-shaped fruits still hanging from a tree that is one method on when to harvest quince

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How and When to Harvest Quince

The quince may have been the actual “golden apple” of ancient texts, including those featured in Greek mythology and even, as some historians say, in the Bible. Growing a quince tree gives you the lovely ornamental look and fragrance of this apple relative, plus the reward of an autumn fruit with a tropical taste. Garden expert Benita Lee shows you how to harvest these now-rare treats.

Shiitake mushroom growing kit placed on a home kitchen counter by the sink, with mushrooms emerging from the substrate, ideal for growing mushrooms on the counter.

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7 Mushrooms You Can Grow on Your Countertop

Ever wondered how to grow mushrooms right on your countertop? With the right growing kit, it's easier than you think! Discover seven mushroom varieties perfect for home cultivation, offering a fun and rewarding experience without the risks of foraging. Dive into the world of indoor mushroom gardening and enjoy fresh fungi year-round!

A close-up of a woman's hands in gray gloves holding a freshly picked bunch of radishes with vibrant red-pink rounded roots and lush green leaves, set against the backdrop of a sunny November garden.

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9 Tasty Crops to Harvest in November

It's time to grab your basket and head out to harvest your cool-season crops. As the cold weather approaches, here are nine crops that you can finish or begin harvesting in November.

Vibrant green grass covers the ground under rows of mature trunks, with each spreading crown showcasing clusters of deep red, round orbs nestled among rich, leafy greenery.

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7 Steps to Prepare First-Year Fruit Trees For Winter

Newly planted fruit trees need a bit of extra care going into their first winter. They can be more susceptible to frost damage than more established specimens. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss ways you can prepare your tree for the cold months ahead.