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Growing Blueberries? Avoid these 4 Beginner Mistakes
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Growing Blueberries? Avoid these 4 Beginner Mistakes

updated October 2021 Is it possible to successfully grow blueberries in your home garden? YES! When I began gardening in 2013, growing blueberries topped my list of garden priorities. One of the most healthy fruits…

10 Herbs & Spices You Can Grow & Dry for Your Pantry
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10 Herbs & Spices You Can Grow & Dry for Your Pantry

One area I’ve expanded each year is growing my own spices and herbs. In vegetable gardening, we start with growing what we eat, so why not add homegrown spices and herbs to the mix? Today…

Common Problems Growing Spinach (and how to prevent them)
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Common Problems Growing Spinach (and how to prevent them)

If you grew up thinking that spinach only came in a can, you’re in good company. Pop-eye taught us to gulp it down, no matter how it tastes, because spinach is good for us, right?…

Common Problems Growing Sweet Corn in the Home Garden
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Common Problems Growing Sweet Corn in the Home Garden

Is there anything better than fresh sweet corn on a hot summer’s day? (Well, maybe fresh-picked watermelon.) While I didn’t always grow sweet corn, once I started, it quickly became a family favorite and has…