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annuals
Plants that grow from seed, blossom, produce fruits and seeds, and die within one year. Their seeds can be collected to grow the following season. Examples include impatiens, marigolds, pansies, and p [..]
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bolting
The term used to describe a plant that has gone to seed; a condition that occurs most often in plants eaten for their leaves (i.e. lettuce, cilantro, parsley, spinach). The plant flowers and the flavo [..]
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Cover crops
A crop, such as winter wheat, winter rye, or clover, planted between periods of regular crop production to prevent soil erosion and provide humus or nitrogen.
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diatomaceous earth
A nontoxic pesticide, this powdery substance actually has sharp edges that kill slugs and bugs without chemicals in your vegetable garden. Fertilizer:
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Germination
The process of a seed forming a sprout. Hand Cultivator:
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Hardening Off
To gradually introduce transplants (seedlings) to outdoors conditions before planting in the ground.
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hardiness
The ability of a plant to tolerate hot or cold climates. Heirloom
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Humus
A stable form of organic matter derived from the decay of plant and animal materials; a vital component of garden soils.
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Hybrid
Hybrid plants are the result of crossbreeding to produce offspring with desirable traits, such as disease resistance or uniform color or size. As a result, hybrids will not usually reproduce true to s [..]
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mulch
A protective covering, usually of organic matter such as leaves, straw, or peat, placed around plants to prevent the evaporation of moisture, the freezing of roots, and the growth of weeds. Also used [..]
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