How to Grow Cilantro From Seed
Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is one of the oldest known herbs. It’s native to southern Europe and Asia, but its seeds have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. It is a member...
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Discover the joy of growing your own food! Our blog offers expert advice on a wide range of gardening topics, including seed starting techniques, improving soil health, combating pests and diseases, and mastering container gardening. Learn how to cultivate vibrant gardens throughout the seasons, from planting colorful flowers to nurturing fragrant herbs and delicious vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we provide valuable tips and inspiration to help you create a thriving garden oasis.
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Growing Poppies from Seed
It doesn’t take a lot to grow Poppies of any type, and they’ll reward your efforts with dazzling displays in the cooler months when other flowers are either just waking...
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Planting Seeds Before the Last Frost Date
Last year, we started to do a monthly series of guides, starting around this time of year with “Vegetables You Can Sow in March”. As we listened to your feedback,...
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How to Grow Lettuce from Seed
Lettuce is a popular cool-season crop that is usually planted in the Spring and Fall. It is a great vegetable for beginning gardeners because it can be directly sown in...
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What to Plant in February
Wondering what to plant in February? William DeMille has graciously shared his personal gardening to-do list for this month to give you some ideas. As always, consider your climate, zone, and gardening...
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Seeds You Can Plant in January for a Flourishing Garden
January is a pivotal time for gardeners. Planning and planting begin in earnest now. It may feel like spring and summer are very far away right now, as we are...
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Survival Food: Eating What You Grow
Growing a vegetable garden is a lot of fun, but do you really eat what you grow? Many gardeners give up on gardening in part because they get overwhelmed, don’t...
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The Surprising Benefits of Adding Kale to Your Home Garden
Kale is a cold-hardy, non-heading, green vegetable. It belongs to the brassica family, like cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. One of the easiest brassicas to grow, kale is especially tasty...
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Getting Started with Hydroponic Gardening
With the rising popularity of indoor growing systems like the Aerogarden, more and more people have become interested in growing hydroponic vegetables and other plants. Hydroponics is a method of...
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A Guide to the New 2023 Planting Hardiness Zones
If you’ve done any gardening, you’ve probably come across a planting zone map depicting the USDA plant hardiness zones. This map will often appear on the back of seed packets,...
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What to Grow in November
Some of you may be surprised to see a November planting guide. Our monthly planting guides are designed to help you get an overview of how you can keep growing,...
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What to Plant in October
October might seem like too late in the year to be planting vegetables, but there are several varieties that should be started late in the fall so they will be...
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Fall Cleanup: From Garden Pest Prevention to No-Till Gardening
Autumn is finally here, and many of us are experiencing relief from the lingering effects of summer’s heat. Gardeners are often more in tune with the changing seasons than most,...
