Prune Those Tomato Suckers!
Tomato suckers are the growths that appear in the “crotch” between the leaves and the main stem. They should be pruned to encourage more fruit.
Vegetable & Fruit Gardening
Articles on growing organic vegetables and fruit without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.
Help Scientists Track Climate Change By Noting Bloom Times In Your Garden
Climate change analysis requires enormous data, and you can contribute by reporting on life cycles of plants and wildlife in your backyard.
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GMO: The Official Definition Will Surprise You
What is a GMO? The official definition from the USDA may not be the same as what you believe a GMO is.
How To Grow Onions: Which Types are Best For Your Area?
Onions are relatively easy to grow in your garden, as long as you’ve chosen the right cultivar for the day length in your area of North America.
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T5 Grow Lights Help Seedlings Get A Flying Start
T5 grow lights are the best grow lights for starting vegetables and flowers from seed. They’re far superior to using natural light from a window.
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12 Easy Vegetables For Your First Garden
If you’re just starting gardening, or if you’ve been gardening a while but are short on time this year, consider this list of twelve easy-to-grow vegetables.
How to Read a Plant Tag
An explanation of what all of those terms on plant tags and seed packets really mean.
What Is The Best Rabbit, Squirrel and Deer Repellent? (Liquid Fence review)
Wild mammals like the same foods as we do, especially in such tidy groupings in your garden. Liquid Fence is by far the most effective repellent for keeping them out.
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Early Blight and Late Blight Control in Tomatoes and Potatoes
Early Blight and Late Blight, although caused by two distinctly different fungi, have the same effect on your tomatoes or potatoes – either one may end your garden season prematurely.
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Review: Teaming With Nutrients by Jeff Lowenfels
In Jeff Lowenfels’ 2nd book, he explores how plants take up nutrients, the processes within plant cells, and how plants form flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
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