If you’ve ever stood in front of a seed rack, debating between pole beans and bush beans, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too, holding one packet in each hand, wondering which type would be better for my backyard garden. The short answer? It depends on what kind of gardener you are and how you […]
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Look, I get it. You started your garden with all the hope in the world. Maybe you had a Pinterest board full of dreamy veggie beds, or you bought way too many seeds with a “how hard could this be?” attitude. At first, it was fun—planting, watering, watching things grow. You felt like a garden
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Okay, real talk—marigolds are the MVPs of my little container garden. They’re bright, tough as nails, smell amazing (in a spicy grandma-perfume kinda way), and they somehow manage to keep the creepy crawlies away without me having to bust out any weird sprays. But the real magic happens when you pair them with the right
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Okay, so you’ve got your tomatoes, your cucumbers, maybe even some kale you swear you’ll actually eat this year. But have you thought about throwing some flowers into the mix? No, not just to make your garden pretty (although that is a nice bonus)—flowers can actually help your veggies thrive.Here’s why your vegetable garden is
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If you’ve ever tried growing tomatoes, you know it can get a little wild—like, jungle in your backyard wild. One minute you’ve got a tidy seedling, the next you’re wrangling vines like you’re in a tomato-themed rodeo. That’s where the single-stem method comes in—your ticket to keeping things simple, clean, and surprisingly productive.Let’s talk about
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Let me just say it: if you’ve never tried a raised bed garden, you’re missing out. I used to think they were just for people with fancy Pinterest-worthy backyards, but once I gave it a shot, I was hooked. And now? I’m that person preaching the raised bed gospel to anyone who’ll listen.Here’s why raised
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Starting veggies from seed is exciting—you get to play plant parent from day one. But it’s also easy to mess up. Here are five common mistakes to avoid so you don’t end up with sad, leggy, or totally non-existent plants. 1. Skipping the Labeling Step “I’ll totally remember what I planted.” No, you won’t. Tiny
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Growing your own food isn’t just a hobby—it’s a smart way to cut grocery costs while enjoying fresh, homegrown produce. If you live in a temperate region, you have a wide range of crops that thrive in your climate and offer great savings. Here are ten of the best: 1. PotatoesPotatoes are a staple crop
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Growing tomatoes from seed is one of the most satisfying parts of gardening. Watching tiny seeds sprout into hearty plants that will eventually produce delicious fruit is truly a rewarding experience. However, there’s one common problem that can make this process tricky for many gardeners: leggy seedlings. If you’ve ever found yourself with tall, spindly
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Cover crops are a game-changer for any vegetable garden, but what if they could feed both your soil and you? Enter edible cover crops—the perfect blend of practicality and productivity. These plants improve your soil while giving you an extra harvest along the way. Why Grow Edible Cover Crops? Traditional cover crops are grown to
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