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A woman stands in a garden, showcasing vegetables and greenery in bright sunlight.

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She turned 100 seeds into a farm-to-table garden and plans one last feast before demolition

A person in a garden holds a basket while showcasing a green fruit with leaves in their hand.

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The sound of peeling tomatillos turns one backyard harvest basket into pure summer ASMR

A close-up of two brown chickens standing in an outdoor pen with a wooden fence in the background.

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New Jersey's 'Chicken Lady' is back, and so is the 18-year fight over backyard hens

Gary Pilarchik discussing a garden with green tomatoes.

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Maryland gardener warns 100-degree heat makes tomatoes 'shut down' — his fix starts at the roots

A man inspects tomato plants in a garden.

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Staking tomato plants can boost harvests by up to 75%, and airflow is why

Potted herbs and flowers next to gardening tools.

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Brutal summer heat won't spare lettuce, but basil, okra, and zinnias still thrive

A before-and-after view of a garden, showing a grassy area and a landscaped flower bed with various plants.

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'I loved every minute': Dry, beautiful weather made backyard a labor of love

A man sits in a garden, surrounded by plants, explaining gardening techniques while gesturing with his hand.

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'Gardening is not actually expensive': Gardener says you're paying for looks, not food

Three dark purple tomatoes growing on a green plant.

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Gardener bought a Sungold tomato plant, but its dark fruit revealed a tasty nursery mix-up

A Tractor Supply Co. store with flower displays outside and a gray pickup truck parked nearby.

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Girl shopping for clearance plants with $20 is recognized, and store workers give them to her free

A person in a garden highlights a pink flower, surrounded by greenery and tall plants.

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Kentucky homestead bursts with volunteer zinnias, 12-foot sunflowers, and grape-laden vines

A woman holds two freshly harvested onions, while vibrant pink petunias bloom in vertical planters nearby.

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Her June garden is exploding, from raised beds to fruit trees, and summer is just starting