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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What We’re Growing: Fall & Winter Garden 2022
It's time to plan for the fall garden once again! Come along to see what we’re growing in our 2022 fall and winter garden, including our tried-and-true cool season favorites, new-to-us varieties we’re excited to try, and tips along the way.
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Homestead Update: Garden Tour Summer 2022 (Video and Photos)
The summer garden is blooming and booming with life: flowers, veggies, and even baby quail! Come along to see what's new and growing with an updated garden tour video - and loads of photos for inspiration.
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How to Make Alfalfa Tea Fertilizer for Garden Plants
Looking for a quick, natural, and effective way to give your garden a nutrient boost? Come learn how to make alfalfa meal tea and all the benefits it provides! It's easy to make, and more gentle than most fertilizers.
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How to Use, Store or Preserve Garden Produce to Reduce Waste
Get ready for some serious garden-to-table food inspo! This post explores ways to use and preserve homegrown produce, with tips to cook and store fresh veggies, meal ideas, where to donate extra garden goodies, and clever ways to reduce food waste…
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Hugelkultur: A Natural, Cheap Way to Make or Fill Garden Beds
Curious about hugelkultur? It's a great natural, cost-effective way to make or fill garden beds. Come learn about the benefits, potential drawbacks, the best wood and other materials to use in hugelkultur, and how to make a hugelkultur garden bed.
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6 Ways to Support or Train Tomatoes: Cages, Trellises & More
Tomatoes are the star of the summer garden, and they need your support! Come learn 6 different ways to train and support your tomato plants, including cages, trellises, string, the Florida Weave, lower and lean system, and more.
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What Are Fruit Tree Chill Hours? Helpful Charts + Area Maps
It's essential to pay attention to chill hours when selecting fruit trees for your garden! Come learn all about chill hours, including which trees need them and how to find the number of chill hours in your area. Charts and maps…
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How to Grow Basil from Cuttings: Easy Water Propagation
Basil is a delicious quintessential summer herb. You can never have enough, if you ask me! It’s incredibly easy to propagate basil and create more plants for free! Come learn how to grow basil from cuttings and root them in water.
