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Getty Stewart, home economist, harvests stinging nettle every spring.

Expand your palate with edible perennial plants

Colleen Zacharias writes about several gardeners in Winnipeg already harvesting food to enjoy from their gardens. Getty Stewart (above) harvests stinging nettle every spring to use in recipes.

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How an organic animal repellent can protect plants

Animal pests — such as deer, voles, squirrels and rabbits — have appetites for flowers, vegetables, shrubs and trees. Many gardeners discourage visits from pests by applying the Plantskydd animal repellent solution to their plants.

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Mini-hoop tunnels boost veggie production

When it comes to boosting production in a vegetable garden, mini-hoop tunnels stretch the harvest season into late autumn and winter, writes Niki Jabbour.

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18 vegetables and how to store them

What are the best ways to store produce for a few days or weeks? Here are some environmentally responsible suggestions.

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