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How to Grow the Most Flavorful Bell Peppers
Every morning as I pack my daughter's lunch, I slice up a fresh bell pepper and smile, remembering how this simple vegetable sparked my deep dive into pepper cultivation. Store-bought …
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Why Won’t My Avocado Tree Fruit?
I have a friend who spent five years wondering if her backyard avocado tree was just ornamental. Despite its lush canopy and impressive height, it refused to produce a single …
10 Tips for Growing Bananas Indoors with Fruitful Results
If you've seen a banana tree in the wild, you might think the idea of growing bananas indoors is ludicrous. Depending on the variety, "average" banana trees can grow anywhere …
The 8 Best Potting Soil, Soil Amendments, and Fertilizers for Fantastic Crops!
Have you ever wondered what separates a so-so harvest from an absolutely abundant one? It's the secret ingredient lurking underfoot—soil! The foundation of every fantastic food garden is rich, healthy …
Help Your Garden Recover From Wind Damage After a Hurricane With These Tips
While your garden may not look like much right now, with some effort and the right approach, it can bounce back stronger than before. Check out these recovery tips to …
The Bitter Cucumber Fix: From Foam to Flavor
A few summers ago, I was knee-deep in cucumbers from my garden. As a pretty seasoned gardener, I thought I had it all figured out. But when I bit into …
An Ode to the Lawn Gardeners
Are lawn gardeners a thing? I'll make a case for it, hear me out.
The author of today's piece and my husband happen to have a lot in common. They're "lawn …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Celery Plants
Cultivating healthy and productive celery plants begins with the foundation of your garden—the soil. To promote robust growth and abundant harvests, it’s essential to create the ideal soil environment for …
Growing Celery in Open Land, Raised Beds, or Containers
When growing celery, you have various options to suit your gardening preferences and available space. Whether you decide to cultivate celery in open land, raised beds, or containers, each method …
9 Automated Garden Tools for Effortless Growing
I love growing my own food, but I'll be honest about the fact that there are things I don't look forward to each summer. For example, I've never been great …
