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Read articles on basic gardening techniques and projects featured on The Victory Garden.
Annuals ReviewAn overview of plants that you can use as garden annuals; yields a surprisingly rich variety
Antique Garden TreasuresPaul Epsom met antiques expert Karen Keane in Brimfield, Massachusetts, for a stroll through the sprawling Brimfield Fair, one of the largest outdoor antiques markets anywhere.
"Antique Stone" PlantersThey look like hand-carved stone, but hypertufa trough planters are actually cleverly cast concrete planters you can make yourself!
Arranging IrisesPeople often think of the iris as outdoor-only, but the flower actually lends itself well to beautiful indoor cut-flower arrangements as well
Cold FramesFancy or simple, a cold frame makes a great "halfway house" for rearing your sensitive seedlings
Corn CareMichael Weishan lent an ear to Steve Verrill of Verrill Farms in Concord, Massachusetts, who shared some expert tips on taking care of your corn
Divide and ConquerGet those monster plants under control — and increase your inventory at the same time!
Dried-Flower PowerMichael Weishan gets a lesson from expert Cathy Miller in how to work with dried flowers and create striking arrangements that will last all year long — and longer
Drying TomatoesMichael Weishan visits author and gardener Amy Goldman for a sun-dried tomato tutorial
Fruit Tree PruningPruning fruit trees is a chore that's daunted many a gardener, but it's actually quite simple if you bear in mind a few key concepts.
Growing Heirloom MelonsHeirloom Melons: Grow your own ... they're beautiful in the garden and delicious on the table
Hedge TrimmingPaul Epsom got a lesson in proper techniques for manual hedge-trimming from veteran trimmer Ed Palmer
Herb Garden BasicsLoads of thyme in no time! — "Sage" advice for starting your container herb garden
Lettuce RejoiceLettuce leave you scratching your head? Read on for some useful tips that will have you eating your own delicious lettuces all season long
Lotsa HostasThis hardy, shade-loving perennial offers lots more variety for your garden than some people give it credit
Planter Box & Lattice on WheelsIs there something on your patio you'd like to hide? Have you got a planter box that's too heavy to move? Yes to both? Well our own Paul Epsom has a clever trick to solve both problems at once!
Planting Bare-Root RosesBare-root roses: an easy and cost-effective alternative for the picky weekend rosarian
Planting a Strawberry PotYou don't need a farm. From patio to balcony to fire escape — just follow these easy steps to begin growing your own strawberries practically anywhere!
Putting Your Garden to BedWhat a difference a frost makes... The Victory Garden's gardener-in-chief Kip Anderson shares his wisdom on winding things up for the winter.
Starting an EspalierThis dramatic gardening technique requiring years of care and patience begins with a single radical step
Starting a Terrific TerrariumSix simple steps to creating your own beautiful botanical habitat-in-a-bottle... or jar
Tabletop Fountain: "Mountain Seep"This small tabletop fountain can be created without any tools other than a sympathetic eye tuned to the opportunities that exist when moving water meets a simple assembly of natural stone
