How to Keep Gardening in December
Hello December! The weather is getting colder, the holiday decorations are going up, and visions of early spring crops are dancing in your head. …
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How to Grow an Orange Tree in Your Yard
Citrus trees, such as lemon, lime, and orange trees, have a special place in the imagination. With taglines like, "100% Fresh-squeezed sunshine," you can't ignore the cultural attraction to those …
10 Sage Companion Plants
If you think about it, referring to the garden as a neighborhood isn't so strange. A diverse grouping of flowers, vegetables, herbs, and fruits creates a mini ecosystem where bees, …
Beets Companion Plants for the Garden
Beets are the best! Most vegetables are easy to love, but beets have a lot going for them. They're an easy-to-grow, fast-developing crop that belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family alongside Swiss …
The Best Vegetables to Plant Together for an Unbelievable Harvest
Some things are meant to be together: wine and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, Simon and Garfunkel, and the three sisters. The three sisters, otherwise known as corn, beans, and …
How to Kill Aphids on Tomato Plants with Stuff from Your Pantry
As much as I love the idea of microbiomes and letting nature do its thing, when it comes to finding aphids on tomato plants in my garden, I tend to …
10 Ways a Food Gardening Journal Can Improve Results
I admit that I have a weakness for journals. Whether it's a gardening journal, travel journal, or any other kind of journal, there's something about the blank page and the …
Planting an Herb Garden: From Seed to Seasoning
Herb gardening is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding hobbies out there. Not only does it give you fresh herbs to cook with, but it also adds a splash …
Watering A to Z: Everything You Need to Know About Watering Your Garden
There's a lot to say about watering. And there is definitely enough to put it into a "Watering A to Z" list. I will tell you, though, this was challenging. …
Companion Plants for Sunflowers
Take advantage of organic teamwork in your garden to deter garden pests, as well as weeds. Companion planting is a great way help plants protect each other.
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