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Jim Thompson

As a longtime homeowner, Jim Thompson has tried over the years, with varying degrees of success, to enhance his residential landscapes.

As a reporter and editor for newspapers in rural Georgia, Jim interacted frequently with agricultural experts from the University of Georgia Extension Service, learning about soils and other aspects of growing things for both commercial and residential purposes.

A graduate of the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in political science, Jim covered a variety of beats before retiring and embarking on writing for Minneopa Orchards.

A plate of red plums.

Plum Nutrition Facts

Sweet and tart, wrapped in colorful skin and equally vivid pulp, plums have been part of recorded history for close to 3,000 years. Beyond their interesting history, plums have plenty to offer in nutritional benefits. Read on for a look into a wide range of plum nutrition facts.

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A large pumpkin on the vine.

The Best Fertilizer for Pumpkins

Autumn is even more special if the pumpkins around your household come from your own backyard garden. But how can you grow a pumpkin worthy of a place in your fall celebrations? Read on for some guidance on one aspect of that question, namely, the best choices in fertilizer for pumpkins to ensure prodigious production.

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