Making Your Own Seed Starting Mix
If you are going to be starting a lot of seeds, another way you can save money is to make your own seed starting mix.
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What to Grow in Winter by Zone
Winter is a time of rest and recuperation for the gardener, but for the motivated, it can also be a season for growing a bountiful harvest! If you love to grow...
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Planting According to Your USDA Hardiness Zone
The 2025 planting season is right around the corner, so it is time to start planning our gardens! We need to choose what seeds to plant and figure out the...
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Why Grow Vegetables and Herbs Indoors
Winter doesn’t have to mean a pause in your growing season. With an indoor garden, you can enjoy fresh, homegrown food and herbs throughout the cold winter months and even...
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Microgreens: Easy to Grow Superfoods for Home Gardeners
One of the simplest and most rewarding ways of growing food at home is with microgreens. Great for both the novice and the experienced gardener, all they require is a...
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How to Overwinter Pepper and Tomato Plants
Taking the time to properly overwinter your peppers and tomatoes will give you a big head start in the spring.
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Tips For Moving Plants Indoors
As the weather gets colder, some of your perennial plants may need to come indoors. This will depend on each variety's temperature sensitivity and your climate. Here are some helpful tips...
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How Long Do Seeds Last?
Seed longevity varies by type, storage conditions, and quality, but with careful management, you can ensure a thriving garden season after season. Testing your seeds, rotating stock, and investing in...
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Learn From The Weeds
Paying attention to the different varieties of weeds growing in and around our garden can tell us what the soil needs and inform us about the ideal crops to plant...
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Gardening Setbacks: How to Keep Growing, No Matter What
In the best of times, gardening is a richly rewarding, joyful experience, but sometimes getting there can be difficult. It’s important to be prepared for the challenges that will come.
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How to Get Rid of Aphids Naturally
One of the most common garden pests is the aphid. Aphids are soft-bodied insects that feed on the sap of plants. There are over 4000 species of aphids, about 250...
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8 Crops to Direct Sow and Why
Some crops will grow much better if planted directly in the garden. Let us take a look at eight different plants that you should direct sow and discuss the reasons...
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Cicada Invasion 2024
Are you braced for the Great Cicada Emergence of 2024? If you live in the eastern United States, there’s a good chance you’re pretty curious about what’s in store, too. Let’s...
