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Seed Storage: The Best Way to Store & Organize Garden Seeds
Say goodbye to that overflowing, jumbled cardboard box of seed packs - and come say hello to the most organized, efficient, and effective way to store your garden seeds! Let's also talk about ideal seed storage conditions, and questions about "expiration…
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Cut and Come Again: How to Harvest Kale & Leafy Greens
Come learn how to prolong your leafy green season and harvests with the Cut and Come Again method, used to harvest kale, swiss chard, lettuce, and more! Let's also talk about some ways to prevent greens from bolting, suggestions for varieties…
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How to Choose Fruit Trees to Plant: Climate, Varieties & More
Feeling hungry for some homegrown fruit? Let’s dig into some of the factors you’ll want to consider when choosing the best trees for your garden, such as common tree growing requirements, chill hours, cross-pollination, and examples of cold-hardy and heat-loving tree…
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Houseplant Care 101: The Ultimate Guide to Happy & Healthy Indoor Plants
Houseplants are easier to care for than you may think! All you need is to learn some best practices, and figure our which types of plants suit your home. Come discover tips on light, water, containers, soil, and fertilizer. We’ll also…
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Organic Pest Control, Pt 2: Identify the Top 18 Garden Pests & Beneficial Insects
This article discusses how to find and identify pests in your garden. For easy reference, photos of the top 18 common garden pests, along with a brief description of each, are included below. Last but certainly not least, let’s get familiar…
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How to Grow Carrots Successfully: From Seed to Table
Read along to learn all about growing carrots! We'll explore our top choice varieties to grow, the best time to plant carrots, tips for preparing your soil, sowing seeds, how to thin them, when and how to harvest, plus storage tips.…
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Squash Sex: How to Hand Pollinate Squash to Prevent End Rot & Increase Yields
If you hope to have big healthy zucchini this summer, read along to learn all about hand pollination! Let's explore the difference between male and female flowers, and exactly why, when and how to hand pollinate your squash plants.
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Organic Pest Control, Part 1: How to Prevent Pests in the Garden
Pests are an inherent part of organic gardening, but there are many things you can do to reduce their presence and damage ~ naturally! Let's explore our philosophy and approach to pests, including defining exactly what a pest is, how you…
