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VEGETABLES

Vegetables are healthy, delicious and fun to grow. Learn everything you need to know about vegetables and vegetable gardens.

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Winter Squash

Winter squash must be harvested before first frost -- but can remain delicious after, providing a number of nutrients. These vine-based growers can be baked, steamed, sauteed, or simmered. Learn how to grow winter squash.

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  • How Chili Peppers Work

    Chili peppers can spice up a variety of dishes, making your mouth burn and your eyes water, but what makes these peppers so hot? See more »

  • Asparagus

    Delicious and nutritious, asparagus is a favorite among vegetable lovers and home vegetable gardeners. This article includes tips for growing, selecting and preparing asparagus, and information about the health benefits of this popular nutrient-rich vegetable. See more »

  • Avocado

    Avocado can be fun to grow in a glass. Be sure to not submerge the pit in water but to plant it in soil upon root growth. Learn more about prodding branch growth. See more »

  • Beets

    The uniquely sweet beet is a hearty, satisfying vegetable that's also good for you. This article features tips for growing, selecting and preparing beets, and information about the many health benefits of this versatile vegetable. See more »

  • Broccoli

    Broccoli packs more nutrients than any other vegetable. And, it is delicious and low in calories to boot. Learn how to grow, select and prepare broccoli, and about broccoli's numerous health benefits. See more »

  • Brussels Sprouts

    Brussels sprouts can take three months to grow, but it's not a hard process -- and it can be a worthy one, given its cancer-fighting abilities and nutritional value. Learn how to grow Brussels sprouts. See more »

  • Cabbage

    Cabbage is featured in cuisines worldwide, and with good reason. This versatile vegetable boasts strong color, flavor and nutrition. Learn how to grow, select and prepare cabbage, and find out about cabbage's health benefits. See more »

  • California Black-Eye Peas

    California black-eyed peas don't like the cold -- but they like the South, and being grown there. Versatile and tasty, black-eyed peas are low in fat, high in fiber and protein. Learn how you can grow and prepare black-eyed peas. See more »

  • Cardoon

    Cardoon is a tender perennial that's grown as an annual. Only the leaves and flower stalks are eaten on this cousin of the globe artichoke. Check out this article for tips on growing cardoon. See more »

  • Carrots

    Naturally sweet, hearty and good for you, carrots are must-haves in the kitchen and garden. In this article, you'll learn tips for growing, selecting and preparing carrots, and about their many health benefits. See more »

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