Sunlight is an important part of every vegetable garden. Understanding why you should be planting in full sun is …
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What can you plant in July (and still get a harvest)
What can you plant in July and still get a harvest? There are plenty of warm-season veggies that you can plant in July …
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What is my Garden Zone? Using the USDA Hardiness Map
What is my garden zone? Knowing your garden hardiness zone is an important part of planning and planting your …
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Year-Round Gardening Series Part 2 – Year Round Garden Soil Preparation
Part two of our Year-Round Gardening series will focus on Year-Round Garden Soil Preparation. Year-Round …
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The 5 Best Crops for Self Sufficient Gardeners
Let's face it, some crops are better than others to grow when you are focusing on providing your own food. Here's my …
5 Methods for Solving a Snail Problem
A snail problem in your yard or garden can be a real pain to deal with. Here are 5 methods, 4 of which are organic to …
How to choose the best plant starts at the nursery
Choose the best plant starts at your local nursery is important to get your garden off to it's best start this year! …
Everbearing Strawberries in your Backyard Garden
If you love strawberries, why not grow your own? Everbearing strawberries produce a continuous harvest of sweet …
Keeping a Garden Journal in a Simple Binder
An important part of gardening is keeping track of what has happened in your garden from year to year. A garden journal …
Building a Raised Garden Bed
Although not my favorite method for gardening, a raised garden bed can be a handy spot for growing many of your favorite …
How long do seeds last in storage?
How long do seeds last in storage? This question is best answered after we take a minute to talk about the best …
Picking Melons – Harvesting the perfect Melon
Picking melons can be tricky sometimes. Here is a guide to picking the perfect melon every time. How to harvest …
