Should You Grow Garlic?
Should you grow garlic? It’s a fair question and the answer might not be as simple as you think. Sure, it truly is one of the easiest crops for a beginner to grow, but depending…
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15 Tips for First-Time Gardeners
When I started my garden in 2013, I was a lone ranger (or so it seemed). Almost no one I knew grew a garden, so I depended on Pinterest and garden books. Looking back, how…
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6 Crops Beginners Can Grow from Seed Directly in the Garden (No Indoor Seed-Starting Required)
Which crops can be planted from seed directly in garden with no indoor seed starting? That’s a common question with beginning gardeners. Along with the excitement of growing a new garden, an unwelcome but familiar…
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When to Plant – Get Your Crops in the Ground at the Right Time
I think it’s one of the most confusing topics for beginning gardeners. “When should I plant?” Maybe you’ve found yourself asking the same question. You’ve done enough research to know not all plants go in…
3 Common Container Gardening Mistakes
I can’t count how many failed crops I’ve had in my container gardening efforts. Sure, I’ve been able to grow lettuce and spinach in the early spring, but my peppers wilted and my tomatoes died…
Get Started Growing Strawberries – a Beginner’s Guide
Who doesn’t love a fresh-picked strawberry, warmed by the spring sun? Most home gardeners who want to include fruit in their edible gardens want to make room for strawberries. Though they seem easy enough to…