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Healthy soil and proper watering are key to a successful garden.
What to Feed Worms in Worm Bins
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In-Bed Vermicomposting: FAQ
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Why Add Worms to Your Garden: Benefits of Worm Castings
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Organic Fruit Tree Fertilizing: Four Simple Steps
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Gardening Techniques & Design
Find helpful articles on garden design, square-foot gardening, vertical gardening, and more.
The Best Way to Water Raised Bed Gardens
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Choosing the Best Soil for Raised Bed Gardening
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Cool-Season Hardy Annual Flowers: Plan Ahead For Spring Blooms
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10 Water-Saving Tips for Desert Gardening
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Seeds & Planting
My top tips for seed starting, planting techniques, and seed saving.
Seeds or Transplants? Which Crops Have Sensitive Roots
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Beginner’s Guide: How to Start Seeds Indoors
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How to Plant Tomatoes: A Step-by-Step Guide
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10 Easy Cool-Season Flowers to Plant From Seed
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Gardening Problems
Find solutions and tips to tackle common issues and keep your garden thriving.
How to Treat and Prevent Fungus Gnats Indoors
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10 Easy-to-Grow Cool-Season Companion Plants
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Cantaloupe Growing Problems and How to Solve Them
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Hot Summer Rose Care: Tips to Help Your Roses Survive
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Resources & Recipes
A little bit of everything: recipes, printables, must-read gardening books, gift guides, and garden travel inspiration.
How to use Roselle Hibiscus: 5 Tasty Recipes
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Best Recipes for Okra
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Sweet Pea Varieties: Best Ones to Grow
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How to Preserve Ginger: 3 Simple and Effective Methods
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