Garden
Hey, you made it! This is the Garden category landing page. Here you will find ALL the posts related to gardening, from beginner basics to compost tea to organic pest control. To help simplify your search and further break it down by topic, feel free to use the sub-categories in the drop down garden menu, or check out the categories section on the bottom of the page. Happy Growing!
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Worm Castings 101: Benefits to Plants and Soil
Come learn everything you need to know about worm castings (aka worm poop) including the stellar benefits they offer plants and soil, and exactly when and how to use them in the garden!
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How to Freeze Zucchini (Summer Squash) Two Ways
Do you have extra zucchini or summer squash on your hands? Come learn how to freeze zucchini two different ways! Follow these tips to reduce waste, get the best results possible, plus information on how to use frozen zucchini.
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A Brand New Chapter: We’re Moving!
The cat’s out of the bag friends: we’re moving! Let me tell you the story of finding our forever dream home, why we're leaving our current beachtown homestead, answer FAQ about the transition, garden, animals, plans, priorities, and more.
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6 Ways to Protect Garden Plants in a Heat Wave
Read along to learn six ways to protect plants during a heat wave, including steps to take when unusually hot weather is in the weather forecast, along with ways to make plants more tolerant to heat stress and drought in general.
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What is Bolting? How to Prevent Plants from Bolting
Have you ever wondered why some plants bolt, flower, or go to seed too early? Come learn what makes plants bolt, if it's a bad thing or not, and six different ways to prevent plants from bolting!
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How to Prevent or Treat Powdery Mildew Organically
Powdery mildew is one of the most common plant diseases around. It can frustrating, but is nothing to fear! Come learn how to control mildew in your garden with these tips to prevent and get rid of powdery mildew - organically!
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How to Grow Peppers and Chilis: Seed to Harvest
Learn how to grow plentiful peppers (or chilis) with these tips on starting from seed, pruning, planting, pests, harvest time, seed-saving, and more. Don't miss our favorite tasty ways to use and preserve peppers too!
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Homemade Fertilizer with Aloe Vera: Soil Drench or Foliar Spray
Did you know that aloe vera can be just as useful for plants as it is for human health? Come learn how to make natural, homemade fertilizer using aloe vera (fresh or powder) to increase plant growth and disease resistance, reduce…
