Homegrown Spices: How To Grow Your Own Cayenne Pepper
If you are ready to spice things up, it’s time to learn how to grow your own cayenne pepper for red pepper flakes or ground cayenne powder. Yes, not only can you grow your own…
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Frugal Seed Shopping Tips for Gardening on a Budget
While gardening can be an expensive hobby, it can also be a frugal necessity for your family. When you make decisions that are smart and budget-friendly, gardening can save you money on food. The first…
New Okra Varieties to Try (Beyond Clemson Spineless)
Okra is a staple in many southern gardens. It grows well in long, hot seasons. Many of us in the south grew up eating this summer staple and can’t imagine our gardens without it! I’ve…
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How I Had the Best Tomato Year Ever…And How You Can Too!
This year I harvested hundreds of pounds of tomatoes — more than any year in my ten years of gardening. Stellar harvest years come and go, as any experienced gardener will tell you, and sometimes…
Heat Tolerant Vegetables
Extreme heat in the middle of the summer is becoming more of a problem, and because this affects home gardeners, it’s a great idea to consider growing heat tolerant vegetables. Whether you have gardened for…
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3 Common Tomato Problems for the Beginning Gardener
Is this your first year growing tomatoes? Are you seeing some things on your plants and you aren’t sure exactly what’s going on? Here are 3 common tomato growing problems that gardeners often experience and…