Getting Started
Get started on your gardening journey with these garden fundamentals, planning tips, and beginner basics.
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Determinate vs Indeterminate Plants: Important Differences to Know
Tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, squash... Come learn the important differences between determinate and indeterminate plants - including how they grow, training tips, and popular varieties of bush and vining tomatoes.
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Easy Raised Bed Drip Irrigation (from Faucet or Spigot)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to install an automated raised bed drip irrigation system, connected to hose spigot or faucet. It’s simple, straightforward, and will save you tons of time, energy and water! Video included.
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7 Useful Seed Starting Supplies for Success Indoors
Here are 7 useful indoor seed starting supplies that will help your seedlings not only survive - but thrive! Explore grow lights, seedling pots, fertilizer and more. From hobby novice to serious seed starter, we’ll cover options for every gardener.
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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 Set Up Drip Irrigation for Pots, Wine Barrels, Containers
Don't waste your precious time and energy hand-watering pots! Come learn 3 easy ways to set up drip irrigation for pots, wine barrels, grow bags or other containers - including connecting to an existing drip system, a faucet, or PVC pipe.
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Gardening in Wine Barrel Planters: The Ultimate Guide
Wine barrels are a wonderful choice to grow edibles and ornamental plants alike! They're durable, sustainable, attractive, and large enough for plants to thrive. Read along to learn all about gardening in wine barrels, including how to prepare them for planting,…
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9 Ways to Add Whimsy and Interest to Your Garden
Need a little #gardeninspo? Read along for 9 creative ways to add personality, flair, and interest to your garden. These ideas will elevate the appearance of any size yard, and perhaps more importantly, how it feels to be in it!
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How to Practice Crop Rotation (Benefits Explained)
Crop rotation is an important concept in sustainable agriculture! It's great for soil, plants, and the environment. Come learn all about it - including how to practice crop rotation at home!