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How to Grow & Use Fava Beans (Broad Beans): As Food & Cover Crops!
Fava beans, or “broad beans”, are hardy annual plants that are delicious, versatile, beneficial, and easy-to-grow! Part of the legume family, fava beans fix nitrogen and enrich soil. Furthermore, the entire plant is edible! Come learn how to grow, eat, preserve,…
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How to Grow Purple Passion Fruit vs. Maypops: The Ultimate Guide
Passion fruit are a stunning and delicious addition to the garden! Read along to learn how to grow edible passion fruit vines - including their preferred climate, starting with seeds or seedlings, pollination, pests, harvesting, and tips for ongoing care. We’ll…
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How to Grow Turmeric in Containers, in Any Zone!
Interested in learning more about turmeric, and how to grow your own? Read along to see how it is done, in any climate! We'll cover where to source turmeric seed, ideal turmeric growing conditions, adaptations for cooler climates, planting and care…
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How to Grow Garlic: Seeds, Varieties, Harvest, Curing, Storage & More!
Garlic is fun and easy to grow, in any climate! Come learn how to grow, harvest, cure, store, and preserve garlic. We'll also talk about sourcing garlic seed, and the difference between softneck and hardneck garlic - so you can choose…
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All About Calendula: How to Grow, Harvest, Dry, & Use Calendula Flowers
Come learn all about calendula, including how to grow, harvest, dry, and use it. In addition to providing a beautiful burst of sunshine in the garden, you may be surprised to learn what expansive natural healing properties it has! Calendula is…
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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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How to Grow Radishes: From Seed to Table
Radishes are one of the most quick-maturing, versatile, easy-to-grow crops in the garden! Read along to learn about different types of radishes, timing for planting, tips for preparing your soil, sowing seeds, proper spacing, how to thin them, when to harvest,…
