Herbs are so versatile, and you can grow them almost straight through the year. Herbs are not only for use in cooking but also for medicinal purposes and for some lovely uses around the home. So what’s not to love about them?? Here are all the essentials you need to know about growing herbs so you can get off to a good start and experience all the benefits they bring!
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If you want your garden to be healthy, you must give the soil the best, most nourishing food. Learn how you can make the best organic garden soil for vegetables so you can have increased germination rates and beautiful, bountiful harvests!
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We have always preferred to grow all our vegetables in raised beds, as they have so many advantages and work best for our needs and environment. Learn more about the advantages of raised beds, which materials to choose, size suggestions, tips, and some of my favorite raised bed options from Gardener's.
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Here’s what seeds I am ordering and planting this year, my favorite seed places to order from, and answers and links to frequently asked gardening questions!
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Although spring and summer are usually the hero months for gardening, don't put fall on the back foot. Fall gardening is a fantastic opportunity to prolong the gardening season. Tips on planning a fall garden plus a guide on which vegetables to plant for fall according to your zone.
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The lack of space or a large garden should not keep you from growing fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers. There is so much you can do and grow by utilizing vertical space, even in small areas and urban apartments. Not only is it fun and adds a pretty dimension to the garden, but it offers so many benefits. Here are the benefits, which veggies work best for vertical gardening, and a few tips and ideas.
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Even though I love gardening and tend to it daily, I realize it is not the same for everyone. Perhaps you don't have the time, energy, on patience to start with seedlings indoors to transplant them later. You want gardening to be simple and easy and kind of just take care of itself ;-) This is where direct sowing can be your friend and make gardening easier. Here’s how to direct sow in 10 easy steps, and a chart on starting seeds outdoors.
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When it is time to order seeds and get planting before spring arrives, you may hit one big roadblock. How much to plant?? The struggle is real, I know! Either you buy too many seeds, or, later realize you haven't planted enough of your favorites. Here's a guide on how to ensure that doesn't happen!
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Ever wondered what the difference is between raised beds vs. in-ground garden beds? And what will work best for your garden? Here are the pros and cons of raised garden beds and why we prefer them to in-ground beds.
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A wonderful way for the whole family to plan and dream of summer while still being cooped inside is starting to plan your garden for next year!
Winter is a great time to plan your garden beds for the new season. In this blog, I share various helpful links, a very resourceful garden template, and a fun activity the whole family can enjoy!
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