10 Ways to Protect Lettuce from Frost
The first time I lost an entire crop of lettuce to an early frost, I was devastated. I remember that crisp autumn morning vividly. I had stepped out into my …
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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 …
Growing Zones for Broccoli
Broccoli is a cool-season vegetable that thrives in cooler climates. It is generally recommended to grow broccoli in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3 to 10. Here are examples of U.S. …
7 Tips for Micro-Gardening Indoors
Micro-gardening? Yeah, it's pretty much what it sounds like, although micro-gardening indoors is somewhat of a variation on the original design. The idea of micro-gardening began as a way to …
The 5 Best Watering Cans: Gardener-Approved!
I'm not quite sure why I own so many watering cans, but my first guess is that I need a support group. My second guess is that I've spent a …
3 Different Types of Gardening Lights for Better Indoor Gardens
When I first started gardening, I never expected that gardening lights would be something I’d consider. People have planted gardens for thousands of years without any lighting other than the …
