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Growing Potatoes in Straw: NO DIGGING!

Whether you grow your transplants or purchase them, learning how to plant transplants correctly gives them the best chance for success.

A bulb on a stalk of your onion means it is flowering and making seeds. This is called “bolting,” which is terrible news for onion growers.

Finding and using a planting guide meant for my area helped me know when to plant and I began having successful harvests.

The best way to water raised-bed gardens provides consistent and even watering, is easy to use and maintain & is simple to install.

I test my soil at the beginning of each season and give my soil what it actually needs, rather than what I think it needs. 

Knowing what to plant, when to plant, and where to plant is a juggling act for even experienced gardeners. Taking the time to make a plan will help you be successful. 

Wondering how and where to use insect hotels? It is important to understand the best way to add one to your garden.

Learn how to grow potatoes in containers; no tilling required. Although potatoes grow best in places with cool summer days and nights (think Idaho), if you choose the correct variety and …

Make the most of your time in the garden by doing these 6 tasks every day. Make this practice a habit and they will become second nature.