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Shady Characters: Low-Light-Tolerant Vegetables and Herbs for Your Garden
Not all garden crops want or need a full sun of six hours a day or more. There are some resilient plants that can tolerate and even thrive in the shade.
May 02, 2024
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Sandy Lindsey
May 02
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How to Choose the Right Grow Lights for Your Indoor Plants
Whether you’re getting a jumpstart on seedlings or planting an indoor garden, grow lights can be a valuable tool for a gardener.
Apr 23, 2024
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Sandy Lindsey
Apr 23
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Lower Your Grocery Bill by Starting a Garden. It’s Possible No Matter How Big an Area You Have
Whether you own your home or rent an apartment, there is a way for you to begin growing vegetables.
Apr 21, 2024
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Apr 21
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Many Benefits to Starting Your Plants From Seeds
There are a biodegradable and reusable containers to choose from when starting from seed.
Apr 14, 2024
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Apr 14
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Sandy Lindsey
The Gardener’s Toolkit: 5 Essential Tools Every Gardener Needs
The right equipment makes every job easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable.
Apr 03, 2024
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Sandy Lindsey
Apr 03
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Caylin Harris, RealSimple.com
6 Things You Can Do Right Now for a Gorgeous Yard This Summer
Get rid of twigs, winter decay, and any debris before you plant.
Apr 03, 2024
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Caylin Harris, RealSimple.com
Apr 03
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Sandy Lindsey
Ready, Set, Spring! The Best Garden Vegetables for an Early Start
Jumpstart the coming growing season by starting with cool-season plants, including some quick-harvest crops for near-instant gratification.
Mar 18, 2024
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Sandy Lindsey
Mar 18
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Sandy Lindsey
How to Create a Lush, Low-Maintenance Front Yard
The ultimate front yard garden is beautiful and welcoming without all the fuss.
Mar 13, 2024
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Sandy Lindsey
Mar 13
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Verdant Dreams: Designing the Backyard Garden
The ideal garden offers peace, purpose, and pleasure. From quick improvements to a major overhaul, make this the year to live al fresco.
Mar 05, 2024
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Sandy Lindsey
Mar 05
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Backyard Aromatherapy: How to Design a Fragrant Garden
Fragrant flowers, herbs, and trees bring another layer of immersive beauty to the garden experience.
Feb 29, 2024
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Sandy Lindsey
Feb 29
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Jeff Rugg
Florel the Little Chemical that Could
When used correctly, Florel can prevent unwanted plants from bearing fruit and help your flowers grow better.
Feb 28, 2024
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Jeff Rugg
Feb 28
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Matthew Little
A Revolution in the Soil
Feb 23, 2024
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Matthew Little
Feb 23
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Sandy Lindsey
Micro Magic: Intensive Gardening for Small Spaces
Growing in containers, whether on a balcony or a strip of windowsill, turns even the smallest space into a productive garden.
Feb 22, 2024
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Sandy Lindsey
Feb 22
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Finding Your Perfect Rose
From versatile container roses to super-fragrant wild species, there’s a variety out there that fits your garden.
Feb 17, 2024
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Sandy Lindsey
Feb 17
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Green Screens: The Best Plants to Add Privacy
Living fences block inadvertent unwanted views, keep others from looking in, and act as a natural wind barrier.
Feb 04, 2024
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Sandy Lindsey
Feb 04
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A Garden Jump Start: Tips for Being Your Own Nursery
Starting seeds indoors is as much about fun as it is practicality, warding off winter blues while saving money.
Jan 31, 2024
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Sandy Lindsey
Jan 31
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Wondrous Worms: Turn Kitchen Waste Into Black Gold
Vermicomposting, or worm farming, is an enterprise that can be as large or small as needed—it can even be done indoors.
Jan 24, 2024
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Sandy Lindsey
Jan 24
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Home Orchard: How to Choose a Fruit Tree
Winter is the ideal time to plant a bare-root fruit tree. As a bonus, they’re inexpensive, light, and easy to plant, and you get to see the roots.
Jan 17, 2024
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Sandy Lindsey
Jan 17
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Happy Green New Year: Your January Garden Checklist
What to do in the first month of the year for an abundant harvest to come.
Jan 05, 2024
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Sandy Lindsey
Jan 05
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Eric Lucas
The 5 Best Places to Buy Seeds for Your 2024 Garden
Dreaming of summer? Starting planning now—these American seed companies are here to help.
Jan 04, 2024
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Eric Lucas
Jan 04
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