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A deer stands in a path surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage and misty woods.

Outdoors

Asked for the most hands-off meat animal, commenters said to hunt deer instead

A man joyfully holds a large bunch of fresh spinach in a kitchen.

Home

Gardener grows spinach with leaves bigger than a hand, and commenters think they know the variety

A woman and a girl proudly display freshly harvested cauliflower alongside jars of preserved cauliflower.

Food

'Not perfect' harvest still yields 33 jars of pickled cauliflower

A collage showing leeks in hand, roasted leeks and sweet potatoes, and a blender mixing them with chicken stock.

Food

Oklahoma gardener grows leeks for months, then simmers even the leaves into soup

A person explains the American persimmon tree, showcasing its female flowers among green leaves.

Home

After years of waiting for fruit, owner shows female persimmon tree is finally covered in blossoms

A grassy area beside a gravel road, with a shed and trees in the background, showing signs of early spring.

Home

'A lot can happen in 9 weeks': Gardener turns $175, library seeds, and wood chips into a lush garden

People sorting soil and plants for gardening.

Home

Kansas program gives low-income and elderly residents gardening kits to grow their own food

A man in a garden holds seed packets, discussing gardening techniques.

Home

Gardener shares the June sowing trick that keeps vegetable beds full into winter

A young woman shares a garden update, showcasing her first ripe tomato and a small watermelon amongst plants.

Home

Gardener's June backyard boom has one unexpected star: pumpkins from last year's Costco decor

A person plants seeds in small green trays while surrounded by pots and gardening tools.

Home

Gardeners asking why nothing sprouted may be making one of these 3 seed-starting mistakes

An older man in a red jacket smiles while holding garlic.

Home

No-dig gardener shares mixed garlic harvest, and one variety produced the biggest bulbs

Cows resting among shrubs in a green landscape.

Home

This 'good enough' garden is messy, weedy, and still filling the pantry for winter