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Heirloom, Hybrid, GM-Oh My! Understanding These Gardening Terms

Heirloom, Hybrid, GM-Oh My! Understanding These Gardening Terms

I was recently trolled on social media for a “too-perfect” photo of Sasha’s Altai heirloom tomatoes. Given their origins in…
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Budget Gardening Hacks: Grow More for Less with These Simple Tips

Budget Gardening Hacks: Grow More for Less with These Simple Tips

Given increasing food costs, cultivating a garden, especially a vegetable garden, is an excellent way to guarantee that your family…
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Organic Vs. Conventional Gardening: Which Is Better For Your Home Garden

Organic Vs. Conventional Gardening: Which Is Better For Your Home Garden

If you’ve visited a nursery or garden center, you’ve surely noticed plants, soil, and garden products labeled as organic. But…
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How One Packet of Tomato Seeds Launched A Gardening Business

How One Packet of Tomato Seeds Launched A Gardening Business

As a new gardening season begins, I’d like to share how my passion for gardening and helping gardeners succeed grew…
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How to Add Whimsy and Fun to Your Garden

How to Add Whimsy and Fun to Your Garden

A garden is more than just a place to grow plants—it’s a space for creativity, discovery, and joy. Whether filled…
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Timing Is Everything: How to Plan Your Seed-Starting Schedule

Timing Is Everything: How to Plan Your Seed-Starting Schedule

Spring arrives March 20th—58 days from today, and as you see, I’m eagerly counting the days! My seed catalogs, dog-eared…
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