If you’ve never tried growing lettuce at home, you really should. Lettuce is a spring crop that is relatively easy to grow. It’s a perfect vegetable for beginning gardeners because it grows fast and tastes great. It tolerates poor dirt and can even be grown in containers. (Please note that some of the links in this article may be affiliate…
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Starting a garden can be quite intimidating. Where should I put my garden? How big should I make it? How do I get rid of the weeds? What kind of dirt should I add? If this is the first time you’ve ever tried growing a garden, I recommend starting a square foot garden. Why start a square foot garden? There…
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Growing peas is nothing short of wonderful. Freshly shelled peas are something you just can’t buy at the store as their shelf life is very short. (I’m talking hours. They turn to starch very quickly after picking.) This post will walk you through how to grow peas, how to trellis peas, how to harvest peas, plus I’ll share my favorite…
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Would you like to grow your best garden ever? If you’re starting a new garden or if you’ve been gardening in raised beds for a while, it is probably a good idea to test your garden soil to see what kind of nutrients you need to add. I’m going to walk you through the ins and outs of testing your…
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Are you confused about gardening zones, also known as USDA hardiness zones? What do they mean? Why are they important? Let me explain what it all means and how to find your gardening zone. (Please note that some of the links in this article may be affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you purchase something through…
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You may be wondering why on earth I’m posting about homemade birdseed ornaments after Christmas? Why am I including this in the gardening category? Well…Birds are great to have in the garden. Yes, they occasionally peck a hole in your perfectly ripe tomato or steal a few blueberries from your bushes, but they have their place in the garden too….
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Have you neglected your garden this winter? I know I sure have. But now is the time to start getting it ready for spring planting. Here are several winter gardening chores you can do now so you’ll be ready to plant when the time is right. (Please note that some of the links in this article may be affiliate links…
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