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The Monkey Pod Tree is one of the most impressive tropical shade trees you can grow from seed. Famous for its enormous umbrella-shaped canopy, graceful spreading branches, and delicate fern-like folia …

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Collecting or buying tree seeds is an exciting first step toward growing your own trees, but sometimes you're not ready to plant them right away. Maybe you collected seeds in the fall and plan to star …

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Growing a truly giant pumpkin from seed is one of gardening’s biggest challenges—literally. While most backyard pumpkins weigh anywhere from a few pounds to perhaps 50 pounds, competitive …

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Fall is the perfect season to give your front porch a warm, welcoming makeover. Cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, pumpkins, mums, cozy fabrics, and natural decorations make it easy to create an in …

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Fall is an excellent time to plant native tree seeds in Illinois. As temperatures cool and autumn rains return, many native seeds can begin the natural processes that prepare them for spring germinati …

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Pine cones are one of the most recognizable features of pine trees, but they don't appear as soon as a young tree begins growing. Depending on the species, age of the tree, climate, and growing condit …

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