 For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.
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You can garden through the winter in almost any climate. Even northern gardeners can enjoy harvests of root crops and greens in the winter if they are willing to put in the effort to protect plants with cloches, cold frames, or hoop houses.
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Peonies are renowned for their large, colorful, bowl-shaped, flowers and dark green foliage. Once established, these beauties are some of the longest-lived and most reliable garden plants.
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There's never a time when onions aren't ready for harvesting. They can be picked and eaten at any stage. No matter how many onions you use during the season, though, it's nice to have a crop of big onions mature at the end of summer to store for the fall and winter months.
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As the season draws to a close, gardeners typically find themselves with an abundance of produce. Like most gardeners, I use as much of my harvest as I can, give some away to neighbors, and still have extras that are sometimes ruined by frost. A much better option is to donate food to a local food bank.
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For those who can never get enough of tulips or can't wait until they spring up naturally in the garden, they can be forced indoors.
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Sweet potato plants will keep growing as long as the weather stays warm. The vines don't die and signal harvesttime the way white potato vines do.
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Learn all about our favorite 50 trees and shrubs for your garden. From roses to butterfly bushes and everything in between, Dave breaks down the best qualities in each of our favorites.
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