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How to Grow Bush Beans from Seed to Harvest

Bush beans are a garden staple. Why? Because they’re easy to grow, produce food quickly, and can be planted in the heat of summer without

Chaos Gardening: The Biggest Gardening Trend

Chaos gardening is the latest trend that has been hitting the gardening world over the past couple of years. Although people have been gardening this

How to Protect Your Plants from Cabbage Worms

Cabbage moths are one of the most common insects you’ll see in your backyard. Even without a garden, these moths will likely be found in

Leaf Miner – How to Identify and Manage this Garden Pest

Leaf miners are a super common pest found in the spring garden. They love the tender leafy greens and can cause a lot of damage

How to Grow Kale from Seed to Harvest

Kale is a versatile veggie, that is packed with nutrients, and can be used in many ways around the kitchen. From stir-fries to smoothies, this

How to Grow Nasturtium From Seed to Flower

Nasturtium is an amazing plant to include in your garden and I recommend every gardener include it in theirs. It’s a vigorous grower, easy to

How to Grow Bountiful Basil Plants

Basil is one of the most reliable herbs to grow in your summer garden. It’s an aromatic herb that we grow as an annual here

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How to Grow Lettuce – From Seed to Salad

Lettuce is the best! It should be a staple in every garden since it’s super easy to grow from seed. It also loves cool weather

How to Grow Tomatoes – From Seed to Harvest

Tomatoes are the quintessential garden plant. Every gardener grows them, whether they like them or not! Even me, someone who doesn’t like fresh tomatoes still

How to be a Garden Activist in 10 Steps

Did you know that gardening is a form of activism? When you work directly with nature it connects you in ways that you may not

9 Expert Tips to Prepare for the Garden Season

Before, gardeners would close down their gardens in the winter by cutting back plants and raking up leaves, but we now know better. Leaving the

How To Identify and Correct Common Seedling Issues

Growing from seed can be both rewarding and frustrating. When a seed first germinates, and you see life popping out of the soil, it brings

How to Grow Sweet Potato Slips: A Step-by-Step Guide

Did you know that sweet potatoes grow differently than other potatoes? Well, this is because sweet potatoes and regular potatoes aren’t even from the same