Dawn Combs, Author at Hobby Farms

Hedge Apples: The Curious Osage Orange Fruit

Dawn Combs — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

You might find the odd-looking fruit of the hedge apple, aka osage orange, rolling around the ground in the fall, but it’s the wood that’s really something to celebrate.

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Aronia Berry: A Native Superfood for Thanksgiving

Dawn Combs — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:00:27 +0000

Aronia berry, or chokeberry, is a Midwestern native that can be used alongside cranberries for holiday feasting.

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Turnip Jack-O’-Lantern: The Original Halloween Tradition

Dawn Combs — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:32 +0000

Turnips have nutritional as well as medicinal value, and they also pre-date the pumpkin when it comes to making lanterns out of vegetables.

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German and Roman Chamomile Differences

Dawn Combs — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:29:25 +0000

These Two Herb Garden Mainstays Share A Name, But Look And Grow With Distinctive Characteristics.

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How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy Naturally

Dawn Combs — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:00:51 +0000

Six Options That Don't Rely on a Commercially Developed Herbicide

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Herbs To Grow And Use For Cardiovascular Health

Dawn Combs — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:00:14 +0000

When planning next year's garden, consider some heart-healthy herbs.

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Herbs To Grow And Use For Depression

Dawn Combs — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:00:05 +0000

Depression is often at its worst during the winter months, and farmers aren't immune. Growing healing herbs, however, can provide some extra support.

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Pomegranate Is A Festive And Medicinal Fruit

Dawn Combs — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 21:00:24 +0000

Learn about the myths and medicinal benefits of this popular holiday fruit, which you can grow yourself indoors or out.

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Sweet Potatoes and Yams: How Are They Different?

Dawn Combs — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 09:00:36 +0000

If you enjoy a sweet, orange vegetable side-dish at Thanksgiving, you're probably eating sweet potatoes and not yams, no matter what your family calls it.

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Grow St. John’s Wort for Health and Wellness

Dawn Combs — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:01:31 +0000

You should grow St. John's Wort for its many health and wellness attributes.

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