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I just found out today that there are varieties of bamboo that will grow in my zone! (5) It's pretty and would be so useful. I did a bit of online research, but probably not enough. Stopped by my fave local nursery and they're going to send me a list of what they'll have available. Anybody...

Tomatoes have always had a place in our garden, but mostly for fresh eating and then I'd just can up the "overage". This year I want to do that as well, but also want to specifically grow plenty just for canning. What's your favorite variety for this purpose...and why...and how many do you plant?

I've grown a few peas from time to time and enjoyed them fresh through the season. This year, I really want to try to grow enough to can for use through the rest of the year. Anyone do this? I need some advice since I'm a newbie at it. There are just 2 of us so we won't needs hundreds of...

Hi All Shamelessly promoting here :) I've created a Facebook page and group called Colorado Sustainable Urban Homestead Collective. My thought was that we as groups can do more than we as individuals. It's not political in nature in any sense of the word. What I'm trying to do is connect...

I admit to being spoiled...where I grew up they grew wild all over the place. Of course the berries were kind of seedy and not large but oh my...the flavor! I know I can't get that with the domestic ones, but I think I'd like some anyway. The black ones are my favorite and I definitely want...

Okay, I admit it...I stuck in a plant this spring simply because I thought it was pretty. Now, I don't know what to do with it. Any suggestions?

I got scads of spud the other day. Not sure what they are and would appreciate any suggestions They're obviously end-of-season spuds and most are pretty small. I scrubbed the small ones and am canning them whole...the larger ones I'll peel and cut into chunks. Hope the photo shows...my first...