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A woman standing in a garden.

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Mosquito surge has homeowners looking past bug spray to smarter yard design

A pile of dark, moist compost containing organic matter and small pieces of wood.

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Gardeners say unfinished compost can still help, but only if it stays on top of the soil

A plant grows in shallow water beside a hand holding a halved peach with a seed inside and greenery in the background.

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Years after sprouting from compost, an accidental nectarine tree finally delivers its first harvest

A person removing the husk from corn.

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Container-grown corn surprises first-time gardener with nearly flawless harvest

A deck with various potted plants and a small dining set.

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New York gardener's before-and-after photos show lush payoff after months of wildlife raids

Several packets of seeds organized in rows on a patterned rug, with a cat lying nearby.

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Dollar Tree shopper buys 957 one-cent seed packets, returns with vegetables for manager

A decorative plate of rolled pasta garnished with herbs and edible flowers.

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Forager turns invasive sea fig fruit into jam, black cod glaze, and ice cream

A home battery system.

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Australia's home battery boom has a catch: Bigger storage won't fix a wasteful house

A cat sits near freshly harvested potatoes in a garden.

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Bucket-grown potatoes yield huge Yukon Golds, and a kitten tries to help dig

A garden with climbing plants, a basket of assorted vegetables, and a hand reaching for corn stalks.

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Viral 'garden grocery shopping' video shows a backyard haul of figs, squash, and purple peppers

A basket of assorted fresh vegetables, a measuring cup with cilantro, and a plate of meat with sauce and roasted vegetables.

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Video shows gardener picking dinner straight from the backyard, from zucchini to fresh citrus

A worker installs solar panels on a sloped roof with a skylight.

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Virginia expands bulk-buying solar program, and Fairfax County leads in installations