Clay soil gets blamed for a lot of garden failures—but the truth is, clay soil isn’t bad soil. It’s just misunderstood. If you’ve ever tried growing carrots that forked into strange shapes or tomatoes that never quite took off, your soil probably isn’t broken. You just planted the wrong crops. Clay soil holds nutrients extremely […]
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If you’ve ever grown pole beans, you know they’re like energetic toddlers—always climbing, always tangling themselves around anything nearby. Most of us picture them growing up tidy teepees or fancy trellises, but here’s a little gardening cheat code: use tomato cages instead. Yup, the same ones you shove your tomatoes into every spring. They work
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If you’ve never grown lovage before, get ready to make space for your new favorite herb. This old-fashioned plant doesn’t get the hype it deserves, but once you’ve got it in your garden, you’ll be wondering why everyone isn’t obsessed with it. So what is it? Lovage tastes like super-charged celery with a slightly spicy,
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Alright, let’s talk about sea kale — also known as Crambe maritima, but don’t let the fancy name scare you. This plant is basically a low-key garden gem that deserves way more love. It’s hardy, weirdly beautiful, and totally edible from top to bottom. And yes, it does have that cool, seaside vibe even if
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Let’s give it up for sorrel — the tart, lemony green that deserves way more street cred in the garden world. If you’ve never tried it, imagine spinach but with a citrusy punch that wakes up your taste buds. It’s like your salad snuck in a little attitude — in the best way. Hardiness check:
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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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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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