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	How to Force Paperwhites for Winter Blooms - the perfect way to cheer up a cold, dreary day - Paperwhites are easy to force into bloom, allowing you to have fresh flowers inside when the ground is frozen and barren outside. This article takes you step-by-step through the process of growing paperwhites in the winter months. View Article »
	Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms - A vegetarian feast fresh from the garden! - The hearty taste of the Portobello mixes with the earthy flavors of garden-fresh vegetables in this recipe for stuffed mushrooms. A dish so rich even the most avid meat-lover might not notice it's vegetarian! View Article »
	How to Plant a Shrub - planting instructions - Learn how to plant a shrub with these illustrated steps. View Article »
	Easy to Make Berry Jam - A sweet way to preserve your summer harvest! - Everything you need to know to create simple berry jams by canning them in a hot water bath. View Article »
	Heat and Drought Tolerant Annuals - the best flowers for hot summer temperatures - If you have hot, dry conditions that doesn’t mean you can’t grow beautiful and colorful plants. Take a look at these twenty annual plants that won’t wither when the temperature starts to rise, or the rains run low. View Article »
	Top 12 Small Trees & Shrubs to Attract Butterflies & Birds - beautiful bird and butterfly lures for gardens or containers - Use a variety of plants and flowers to bring color and interest to your garden or containers, while also attracting some of mother nature's pollinators. View Article »
	Propagating Succulents - how to get even more of a good thing - You can easily propagate your succulents, saving money and allowing you to create more of your favorite plant. This article shows you how, focusing on echeveria, hens and chicks, and aloe. View Article »
	Digging and Storing Dahlia Tubers - how to winterize your dahlias - Dahlias are the showy superstars of the summer flower garden. By following a few simple steps, you can store the tubers of these plants over the winter to enjoy the flowers again next summer. View Article »
	Introduction to Growing Cabbage - the cool weather crop no garden should be without - Cabbage is a time-tested favorite of the vegetable garden. Here's all you need to know to start growing your own. View Article »
	7 Houseplants with Colorful Patterned Foliage - it's not always the flowers that steal the show - Houseplants can add so much to the feel and freshness of a room, especially when they have interesting foliage. Here are seven of our favorite houseplants with beautifully patterned leaves sure to dress up your next interior design project. View Article »