Why Wood Chips Make the Best Organic Mulch
Wood chips are a long lasting organic mulch for trees, shrubs, and perennials which in many cases can be had for free.
Beginner Gardening Resources
Posts on the basics of gardening for those just beginning, from seed starting to planting tips, to harvest and storage.
11 Summer Gardening Mistakes That Quietly Destroy Your Garden
Every summer starts the same way. You walk outside with unrealistic optimism, a $42 heirloom tomato plant, and the belief that this is finally the year you become the kind
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How To Grow Tomatoes And Other Vegetables In Containers
No space for a garden? You can enjoy fresh tomatoes and other veggies by growing them in containers on your patio, apartment balcony, porch, deck, or even in containers placed around your yard.
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The Difference Between Native, Non-Native, and Invasive Plants
Knowing the difference between native, non-native, and invasive plant species can be tough., We have the answers.
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How To Grow Peas: Growing Tips, Harvesting, Planting, and Pests
Unlock the secrets to growing delicious peas in your garden, from tackling weather challenges to ensuring a successful harvest.
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How to Grow Basil
Learn how to grow basil in your home garden with this comprehensive guide. From starting basil seeds to proper care and harvesting.
Gardening Basics For Beginners
Everything you need to know to start a garden. Includes info on soil, composting, container growing, pests and diseases, flowers, vegetables and fruit.
10 Tomato Growing Tips For a Huge Crop
I share ten tips for growing tomatoes organically that serve me well each season. They’ll help you grow big tomatoes and lots of them.
What’s the Difference Between Annual and Perennial Plants?
Annual or perennial refers to how long your plant’s lifecycle is. Yet, some plants can be grown as perennials in warm areas and only as annuals in cold areas.
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A 3-Minute Composting Primer
Composting is an essential part of organic gardening. It’s the ultimate recycling of all those grass clippings, food waste, and yard waste. It also adds organic matter to your soil which nourishes the soil food web.
When to Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs
Spring bulbs, also known as hardy bulbs, create some of the showiest flower blooms in the garden from late winter to early summer.