Budget Cuts Threaten Food and Water Safety Programs: What You Can Do

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Congress has proposed a federal budget that will cut the funding for food and water safety programs. We can’t vote on this, but can still do something about it.

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Tip for Growing Mint in Containers

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Mint tends to shoot out a lot of roots and spread quickly. You’ll need to be watchful of it in your container garden.

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Garden Rules Contest Winner

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A total of 86 comments were left for the Garden Rules contest giveaway. Was your comment the one randomly chosen as the winner?

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Asparagus and Avocado Salad

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It’s spring time, so asparagus is back. You can make this dish in bulk in the beginning of the week and enjoy throughout.

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People’s Gardens: Why Would the USDA Want People to Register Their Gardens?

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I certainly will not be registering my garden in the USDA’s People’s Garden.

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White Clusters on Plant Stems: Flowering or Insects?

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At first I thought the spinach plant was going to seed, but now I think it might insect larvae. What are your thoughts?

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Garden Rules: Leave a Comment for Your Chance to Win

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It’s time for more free stuff! Leave a comment on this post to be entered to win a copy of Garden Rules.

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Honey Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash, Apples and Walnuts

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Here’s another non-soup butternut squash recipe.

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