Gardening

How to Get Growing in Your Garden!

Growing a garden is one of the best things you can do in your free time. Not only is it a great way to get some exercise and enjoy some fresh air, but...
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Amazing Produce You Can Grow in a Bag!

Sure; those fancy raised beds you see on HGTV shows are aspirational, but what will you use in the meantime? Why wait for your boo to get to the ̶...
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A Surprising Reason to Grow Garlic

Last fall, I decided to grow garlic and shallots in my garden beds. After all, I’d had some good success with growing onions, which was a delici...
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Springtime Planting: Visit Nurseries for Inspirati...

It’s that time again to start thinking about what to grow in your spring and summer garden. Anything you grow at home will have superior taste o...
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No Space? How To Grow Potatoes in a Pot!

This past fall I decided to do something new–take a potato growing an “eye” and bury it. Lo and behold, a couple weeks later a green...
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Guess What I Harvested Out of the Garden Today? #K...

  The kale in the garden is getting robust, so it’s time to power through! I’ve also got scallions, mint, celery and cilantro in abun...
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How To Start Your Spring and Summer Garden Indoors

Even though it’s still snowing in many places in the country, you can STILL start thinking about growing foods for your spring and summer garden...
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7 Qualities Gardeners Have that Make Them Marriage...

Hobbies can tell a lot about a person. For example, men who skydive, street race, or snow board might be adrenaline junkies. Coin collectors might be ...
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Fit for Fall: How to Grow Kale

When I was a kid, kale was that curly, inedible garnish meant to give color to my steak and shrimp plate at the Sizzler. If you ate it, it was just on...
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Fall in the SoCal Garden: Seeds vs. Transplants?

Except for the coldest regions, many of you can STILL eek out some plantings before winter, especially cool season plants that don’t mind gettin...
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How Gardening Can Get You More Dates!

People might think gardening is something grandmas do, and that nothing about the practice can help someone single get some love. I bet to differ! You...
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Garden Update: Companion Planting, 4 Foot Tall Tom...

This year I decided to do something new in the garden. I planted corn earlier in the season in a large, circular, felt garden bag. Corn needs lots of ...
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Home Made Anti-Breakage, Growth Stimulating Tonic

I’ve had a continual struggle to find a leave in spray conditioner that was lightly moisturizing and wouldn’t weigh down my hair and make ...
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Calm Beauty: Why I Grow Chamomile

Ever heard of a flower that smells like apples? Look no further than the fabulous chamomile plant, the Matricaria Chamomilla. And while it has a pre...
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