Getting Started
Get started on your gardening journey with these garden fundamentals, planning tips, and beginner basics.
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Pros and Cons of 8 Types of Garden Mulch
Explore the pros and cons of 8 popular types of garden mulch, including bark, straw, compost, leaves, landscape fabric, and more. We’ll look at factors such as cost, durability, appearance, unique benefits, as well as potential risks or drawbacks - so…
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Mulching 101: When, Why & How to Mulch Your Garden
Mulch protects your soil, keeps plants healthy, and saves you water, time, and energy! Come learn all about mulch, including several different types of natural mulch options, the benefits it provides, and best practices of exactly when and how to mulch…
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13 Fast Growing Vegetable Crops for the Fall Garden
Up against the clock, with winter on the horizon? Come discover the top 13 fastest growing cool season crops for your fall garden - some ready to harvest within 30 days or less. Also learn tips on how to accelerate plant…
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Seed-Saving 101: How to Save Seeds from Annual Flowers
Saving flower seeds is fun, rewarding, and easy to do. Who doesn't love free seeds? Come learn how to seed-save from annual flowers like zinnia, calendula, sunflowers and more - to keep the biggest and most beautiful specimens in your garden…
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How to Start a Fall Garden: Best Fall Vegetables to Grow
The fall and winter garden is our favorite garden of all! Cabbage, carrots, cauliflower and more... Come learn when and how to start a fall garden, including tips to extend your growing season. Get inspired and see the full list of…
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Organic Aphid Control: 9 Ways to Get Rid of Aphids
Aphids are very common, frustrating, and attracted to a wide variety of plants. Fortunately, there are many easy and organic ways to control aphids in the garden. Read along to learn 9 different ways to get rid of aphids, and keep…
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Garden Hoops and Row Covers for Pest Control, Shade & Frost Protection
Read along to learn all about using hoops and row covers in the garden for organic pest control, or to extend the growing season by protecting plants from frost or heat. We'll talk about row cover materials like shade cloth, frost blankets,…
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Companion Planting 101 (w/ Garden Companion Planting Chart)
Curious about companion planting? Come dig in to learn what companion planting is, tips to get started, and how it can benefit your garden by attracting beneficial insects and pollinators, deterring pests, increase biodiversity, and more! A free printable companion planting…
