The Joy of Growing Pumpkins
Have you ever considered growing pumpkins from seed? If you’ve got the space, I highly recommend the experience. It may change your outlook on gardening forever.
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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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Why You Should Grow Rare and Unusual Heritage Seed Varieties
Growing seeds that are different from ordinary grocery store varieties has many benefits, both for the home gardener and for the world at large.
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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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What’s a Cucamelon? Top 10 Reasons to Plant Cucamelon Seeds in Your Garden
Meet one of our lesser-known vegetable seeds: cucamelon, or Melothria scabra. This tangy little fruit is also known as Mexican gherkin, Mexican sour cucumber, pepquino, and sandita.
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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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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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5 Ways to Extend the Garden Growing Season
In October, for most of the United States, it might seem as though the growing season is quickly approaching its end. However, there are several ways you can extend the...
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Fenugreek: A Perfect Pick for the Survival Garden
Fenugreek, or Trigonella foenum-graecum, is a well-known culinary herb with a maple syrup scent and a pungent, bitter flavor that is commonly used in Indian cooking. It’s also a powerful medicinal...
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Canning and Dehydrating Green Beans
When faced with a harvest of over a bushel of green beans, what can you do? Green beans are the young version of the common bean and are full of...
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15 Seeds You Can Plant in September
September isn't too late to plant seeds in your garden. Here are 15 vegetables you can plant in September and enjoy a harvest before or even through winter.
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Summer Favorite Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Early Summer is that rare time when 2 magical ingredients are ripe and available fresh from your garden. Nothing beats the sweetness of fresh strawberries combined with the tartness of rhubarb...
