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                    <title><![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens UK in Vegetables ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Onions in April for Large Bulbs and Pest-Free Plants  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ There is still time to start your crop this month, too ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rLTbcy2SPc4EPXygCAE9SE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Never Throw Away a Sprouting Onion – There Are Just 5 Steps to Replant It for a Brand New Harvest ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This is one of the best ways to get a sustainable crop ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:22:55 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fySUCHGZFk9w7qMcdwrqXg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Just Discovered You Can Plant Crops Straight into a Compost Bag – It’s So Easy and Saves Space ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This hack is perfect for growing veg on balconies and patios ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/izujCf9TXpFMVMZjiX9ezN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Hardy April Vegetables You Can Plant Now – They'll Survive Downpours, Drought, and Even a False Spring  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We reveal 5 of the easiest, most resilient vegetables to plant in April ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iDva3sjK4N27HoNCygjqsH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to Do With Potatoes in April – 5 Crucial Steps of Prepping and Planting for the Best Crops ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Vital April tasks to guarantee top harvests ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/snCTqygpovtyfJzXmFxEaa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[A harvest of potatoes in a garden next to a spade and other potato plants]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A harvest of potatoes in a garden next to a spade and other potato plants]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'm Continually Harvesting Homegrown Veg From Spring Until Fall in Just 1 Square Yard Thanks to This Genius Space-Saving Method  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ All it takes is careful planning and organization ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:26:10 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GW3u3qfPB4xmdRct3hfwsc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ You Can Get Delicious Harvests in a Small Space With Balcony Tomatoes – Here Are 5 Factors to Help Bring Abundant Success ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ See how correctly picking the variety, container, light, and more can make a huge difference ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:53:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CNqfb7v47M6othn7kScfVb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Ways Pro Gardeners Prepare Veg Beds for Spring, to Have Super-Healthy Soil, and the Best Harvests ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to prepare a vegetable garden for spring ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:35:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gmtVJX9TsKvD473hkAGSYN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Vegetables You Can Grow in Hanging Baskets – for Amazing Harvests in Tiny Spaces ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Space needn't be an issue to grow tasty homegrown vegetables ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DFbYPtFZHwrmqBJVhQM9eh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Plant These Vegetables in February Under a Cold Frame or Cloche to Enjoy Some of the Earliest Homegrown Harvests This Season ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Get ahead and sow a great range of veggies this month, they’ll thrive with a bit of protection ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RXc2XthyLPYt4KRTrKwubU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Start These 7 Easy Crops Now for Home-Grown Smoothies by Summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Grow your own smoothie garden for super-fresh harvests without the downsides of store-bought products ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aXAbS6hrJEBtwMnBXvfeiW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Did You Know You Can Grow a Sweet Potato in Water – and Get a Dozen New Plants for Free? Here's How in 7 Easy Steps  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Why not get a second crop from homegrown sweet potatoes? Let's talk about slips ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rmbcRY9xSHLDm4DkRJKwj8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[&lt;em&gt;You can harvest up to eight sweet potatoes per plant, depending on the variety and spacing&lt;/em&gt;]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A farmer holds four large sweet potatoes that are freshly picked from the ground and covered with soil]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 2026 is Officially the Year of the Hot Pepper – 3 Types of Chili You Can Grow Almost Anywhere ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From super hot to deliciously sweet, the National Garden Bureau want you to discover chili peppers this year ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4xUwxXp8YEHbQRXKQXTZgX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ It Is Not Too Early to Sow Vegetables – Discover What You Can Plant in January, Wherever You Live ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/vegetables-to-plant-in-january-2026</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ With picks for every type of climate, there is a vegetable that everyone can sow this month ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QTjBUtxmE9j7z7zPNiyAQB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Yes, You Can Keep Eggplant Alive Over Winter (and Grow It Again Next Season) – Here’s How Gardeners Do It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Knowing how to overwintering eggplant might change the way you grow it ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oBjFKCqC6CxPVNATKQFaL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Spent A Decade Growing and Harvesting Winter Vegetables for Restaurants – These 7 Unsung Heroes Are Ideal for Hearty December Dishes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover alternatives to the classic winter veg and how to harvest them ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:16:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pCCBsdFmhVyoPMAcLmSYrW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Grow Leafy Greens Through Winter Every Year – 5 Ways I Protect Them From Frost to Keep Delicious Harvests Coming in the Colder Months ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-overwinter-leafy-greens</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover some simple ways of overwintering leafy greens at home ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QqJwaAJKTt4UEYQVLoY6XM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Grew and Harvested Root Vegetables Year-Round for Michelin-Starred Chefs – I Urge You to Do These 3 Things in Winter to Guarantee Yours Are Perfect ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The best way to overwinter root vegetables comes down to your climate and soil ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WCCVHtdjyueezTMBSkWrYH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don’t Wait Until Spring – 7 Vegetables You Can Plant in December for Year-Round Harvests ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/vegetables-to-plant-in-december-2025</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how you can get ahead with winter sowings ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:24:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hft4WFRr2JQLkva6F95XED-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Every Birth Month Has a Vegetable Seed to Grow – Discover All 12, Along With Expert Tips for Amazing Harvests ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/every-birth-vegetable-seeds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ See what yours is to bring a more personal touch to your plot ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:03:03 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DFDvKXYBCWXwMUCfTrpCJk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I’ve Fallen in Love With This Adorable $30 Vegetable Seed Bank for Beginner Gardeners – Its 32 Heirloom Varieties are Hand-Picked for Every Season in Your Hardiness Zone ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/amazon-vegetable-seed-bank</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ It’s like a curated chocolate box of the easiest vegetables to grow ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ysq5ZE6Rgn9nLrNegHCr2E-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/vegetables-to-plant-in-november-2025</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Put these crops on your sowing plan this month ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/docn6nLBEZURfA7nyE2Nz8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Growing Flavors You Simply Can't Buy' – A Head Gardener Reveals His Secret Recipe to Heritage Growing in a Victorian Kitchen Garden, Plus His Top 5 Varieties to Grow ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/gravetye-manors-heritage-growing</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ And no, it isn't just a case of choosing heirloom varieties ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4LzDHRB7FRZQPuuf27atR5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Experts Reveal 5 Edible Indoor Plants to Grow for Aesthetics and Flavor – And No, They're Not All Herbs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Take your indoor garden to the next level with these delicious plants ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3HAB35fFu67Qor9iwKTep8-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ These lettuces are perfect for growing in the ground or containers ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:19:53 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wJXKzXpnH9aeqQzeVPXRAR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Crops to Harvest in October – For Delicious Homegrown Additions to Hearty Fall Meals ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/crops-to-harvest-in-october-2025</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lots of fruit and vegetables are ready for picking this month ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GW3u3qfPB4xmdRct3hfwsc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'm stocking up on heirloom vegetable seeds with this last-minute purchase in the Amazon sale – you get 35 varieties for $20 and buyers say they've grown hundreds of plants from them ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/amazon-heirloom-vegetable-seeds-deal</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These non-GMO heirloom seeds will last more than one growing season and provide bumper harvests ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/so8KQe6un3HEvQ6Nbnjij3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 of the hottest peppers to grow for fiery homegrown harvests – perfect for those who like it hot ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These varieties should come with a warning ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kF9p3zpJpeasmTfJ7NWeZj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ October is the best time to control asparagus beetle – discover the 1 job to do this month that can make a big impact ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You can control the pests at other times too, as we reveal the best ways to deal with asparagus beetle throughout the year ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ycg4HqYCxkuRB9RTuR7mg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Fall is the perfect time to harvest okra seeds – and the easiest way to collect them to sow next year ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-harvest-okra-seeds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ When to pick and how to collect and store your seeds to keep them in tip-top condition ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:18:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nFZZRTEZFKagz4RYhhhQHT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow bigger beets – 5 things you must do to avoid disappointment come harvest time ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-bigger-beets</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Perfect if you want to roast beets for a sumptuous fall dish ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XW9uoRuiBCPcKcMYJTMTYk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 of the best cut-and-come-again vegetables for low-effort, long harvesting seasons – these crops will even work for small plots ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Cut-and-come-again plants provide rich pickings for a minimal effort ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:53:10 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S6r4yi5eVxoCna9s6wA3LY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My search for the perfect pumpkin-growing gadget is finally over – for $17 shoppers say it stops crops from rotting, reduces pest damage, and even helps to keep them round ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/pumpkin-cradle</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Pumpkin cradles can be used for melons and other gourds, too ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nF568RnGuKxHGd8Y2EAYmU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Embrace self-seeding vegetables this fall – it might break with tradition, but the reward is lots of new free crops ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/self-seeding-vegetables</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ And who doesn’t love free plants? So let nature do its thing when you plant these 7 self-seeding vegetables ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:20:51 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/etsxTiNsdnCcHZSjb9sB8G-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don’t panic if you spot pumpkin leaves turning white – it happens to us all, here are the best ways to combat the problem ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-are-my-pumpkin-leaves-turning-white</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Powdery mildew is the cause, but it isn’t a death sentence for your pumpkins ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a8PJpZYCeVAtFwexNGnVo-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This one mistake caused my spinach to bolt – and how I learned to easily avoid this common problem in future ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Although pretty, premature spinach flowers equals a limited harvest ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZPFEgAdP6wiE5qDdA2i8gC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bell peppers still green? A vegetable growing expert swears by this easy hack to ripen them faster – it takes just a couple of minutes and is free to do  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're worried about the incoming cold weather, try this quick trick to get your bell peppers ready for picking ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bx8rsNSAwnmLW2N88WgME-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Our pick of 7 vegetables to plant in September ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:49:56 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bhpRXazTK5bGeLFpAGWgYc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are you finding that your tomatoes won't turn red no matter what you try? Here's what you're doing wrong and exactly how to fix it  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Green tomatoes that won't turn red? This is what you're doing wrong ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sophia.pouget@futurenet.com (Sophia Pouget de St Victor) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sophia Pouget de St Victor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5iWVnFTfaMfogCu7aexQGF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Get free vegetables for years, by only buying seeds once – 5 of the best crops for collecting homegrown seeds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ See a selection of vegetable seeds you only need to buy once ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Rbv945Jd8WJKswXZQ6QZQY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This super cute, on trend veg crop is going to be on everyone's growing list for 2026 – here’s how to grow cucamelons ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Cucamelons make a fun, easy-to-grow and visually-appealing addition to any space ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ChfMeyVQwqppCqWeBAQRT4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Get bigger and better pumpkins by planting them with these 7 companion crops ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/companion-planting-pumpkins</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Plus, discover what not to plant with your pumpkins ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CybqkmQw4GhiJbs93wniWY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ You can grow bumper chili harvests in tiny, sunny spaces – our expert recommendations of the best varieties for pots (whether you like them hot or not) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-chili-varieties-for-containers</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Get delicious homegrown harvests of spicy or mild peppers on a balcony, deck or patio ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PLJJKkCyNzHiiugtXK7YAD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'm growing tomatoes for the first time and this beginner-friendly, space-saving method keeps my plants standing upright and growing vigorously  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-use-the-tomato-string-method</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ All you need is a piece of string and a plant stake ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xiLv5mmkGtN6wBRF8pko89-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best corn companion plants – 7 crops guaranteed to help you get bigger yields and repel troublesome pests ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-corn-companion-plants</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Including flowers and herbs to prevent corn earworm from eating your crop ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SphTH6o8ZvBSsZ4c2NdwHD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I've perfected cooking corn on the cob with Martha Stewart's failsafe recipe for a sweet, crunchy side ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/living/martha-stewarts-corn-on-the-cob</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ My barbecue and salad dishes are complete with this oh-so-easy method for cooking corn ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Living]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Martha Davies ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6rfPY3ZcWP5XaERRVXDzBV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ An expert grower reveals the simple trick for knowing when to harvest fennel bulbs, plus how you can get a second crop of tasty greens ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-to-harvest-fennel-bulbs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ This will help you harvest perfect fennel bulbs before they go tough ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CCaEwK8mAykv9jyFYZNAHh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to care for tomatoes while on vacation – 5 key steps for happy, hydrated plants and peace of mind ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-care-for-tomatoes-while-on-vacation</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A little bit of planning can ensure your tomatoes survive while you are away ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AJufvCpguUCtGgaidhPqrd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow the biggest garlic ever – 6 expert steps for larger bulbs come harvest time ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-bigger-garlic</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Never be disappointed by your garlic yields again ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ByAabzPsEKvJWCyRddm5SA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ If your tomato plants are wilting, don't fret, they can recover – I've grown tomatoes for decades and know the 5 most common causes, and how to fix them ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/tomato-plants-wilting</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Wilting is a tell-tale sign that something is wrong, and plants need some attention ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BWp3mkaRHwNVuJpjsEzUC9-1280-80.jpg">
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