101 How-Tos From Fresh from the Garden

1. 71. How to Grow Beets

   

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   Beets are prized for their sweet and earthy flavor. They are a cool-season crop that matures in about two months.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

2. 72. How to Grow Malabar Spinach

   

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   Malabar spinach is a vining tropical plant that is grown for its edible stems and leaves. It is a great substitute for spinach when the...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 73. How to Add Soil Amendments and Critter Fencing

   

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   Learn how to improve the soil by adding nutrients, and how to build a simple fence.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 74. How to Attract Butterflies

   

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   It is easy to attract butterflies to the garden given the right mix of flowering plants, water and sunshine.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 75. How To Create a Garden Path

   

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   Learn how to create a steppingstone path leading to the center of the garden, lined with two tall pots and a selection of smaller ones,...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 76. How to Make a Wire Tomato Cage

   

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   For large tomatoes, a sturdy homemade wire cage may be best. It's easy to make and relatively inexpensive, as well as taller and more h...

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

7. 77. How to Grow Radicchio

   

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   Radicchio is a gourmet green prized for its peppery bite. Plant a crop in early spring for an early summer treat.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 78. How to Grow Florence Fennel

   

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   Florence fennel is grown not just for its feathery foliage, but also its bulblike stalk. Both have a pleasant licorice-like flavor.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 79. How to Grow Container Tomatoes

   

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   Even the most space-challenged gardener can have fresh tomatoes. If you don't have the space or yard for a garden, grow a crop in a han...

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 80. How to Grow Potatoes in a Trash Bag

    

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    Growing potatoes in a plastic bag is a fun way to get children interested in gardening. And it is an almost foolproof way to grow potat...

    Time:

    Several Months

    Cost:

    $1 to $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy