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A Beginners Guide to Starting A Raised Bed Garden

A Beginners Guide to Starting A Raised Bed Garden

Nov 8th 2024

A raised bed garden is an excellent way to grow vegetables in limited space or areas with poor native soil. These elevated gardens offer multiple benefits over in-ground gardens. Easier accessibility, improved drainage, more control over soil, better quality yields, and aesthetics are all reasons to …
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Top 5 Ways to Grow Vegetables in Cold Weather

Top 5 Ways to Grow Vegetables in Cold Weather

Oct 30th 2024

Growing fresh vegetables all year and extending harvest year-round in the garden is the dream of many homeowners. It can be challenging to grow a vegetable garden during winter, but it is not impossible. Warm-weather crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, summer squash, eggplant, and basil don't p …
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Fall Planting: 7 Reasons Why Fall is a Great Time to Plant

Fall Planting: 7 Reasons Why Fall is a Great Time to Plant

Oct 23rd 2024

You might be surprised to know that the best time for gardeners to plant is in the fall. Warm soil, cool temperature, and optimal rainfall make everything perfect! Skipping fall planting means you have missed the opportunity to give your garden a head start for the next growing season. This season …
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What is Hydroponics?

What is Hydroponics?

Oct 15th 2024

Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil. Instead of relying on soil, this method utilizes water-based nutrient solutions to deliver essential nutrients, oxygen, and hydration to plants. The term is derived from the Latin phrase "working water." In hydroponic systems, plants such …
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5 Steps to Winterize Your Garden

5 Steps to Winterize Your Garden

Oct 14th 2024

Winterizing your garden is crucial for preparing your shrubs, flowers, and vegetables for the upcoming season. Proper winterization will help your plants thrive naturally and minimize your workload come spring, letting you dive straight into the enjoyable task of planting. Just as you prepare your …
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Everything You Wanted  to Know About  Jerusalem Artichoke

Everything You Wanted to Know About Jerusalem Artichoke

Oct 10th 2024

Helianthus tuberosus, also called sunroot, sunchoke, wild sunflower, topinambur or earth apple. Jerusalem artichoke is native to North America and Canada, growing wild in most areas. This plant is also called an earth pear since its tubers resemble this fruit in shape. Let's learn what a Jerusalem …
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