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How to Prune Peppers for Maximum Production
Learning how to prune pepper plants will help you to get the best crop and maximum production. In this detailed pruning guide, I’m going to walk you through everything you need to know, with tips for choosing the right time to trim them, and the tools you’ll need for the job. I’ll also give you step-by-step instructions for how to prune peppers like a pro, and share my expert tips for success.
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How to Freeze Green Beans (with or without blanching!)
If you have an abundance of green beans from your vegetable garden or store, freezing them is a great way to reduce food waste. Freezing green beans is fast and simple and a great way to keep them on hand whenever you need them. In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to freeze green beans from your garden or the grocery store with a few easy-to-follow steps.
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Best Gardening Gift for Mother's Day (gifts she will use and love!)
If your mom loves gardening and you’re looking for a Mother’s Day present, this gardening gift guide will give you lots of good ideas. The list contains a variety of gifts in different sizes and price ranges and includes gardening tools, gadgets, supplies, and even some great books she will love. This is your one-stop shop to find the perfect gift that she will use and love!
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How to Care for Umbrella Tree Plant (low maintenance houseplant for beginners!)
This complete guide is designed to help you learn about umbrella plant care, so that you can feel confident adding this easy tropical plant to your collection. You’ll find all the key information on water, soil, light, temperature, pruning, propagation, pest control, and much more. Once you know how easy umbrella plant care is, you can feel confident adding one to your houseplant collection. Use the tips here to create an environment that they’ll love and thrive in.
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How to Water Succulents (when, how much and how often!)
Watering succulents the right way is very important. It can be difficult to get the hang of, but if you follow the tips in this guide, you’ll get it right every time! I’m going to go over everything in detail, including when, how much, how often, and exactly how to do it the right way. I will tell you all you need to know about when and how to water a succulent plant so that you’ll have the healthiest collection around.
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Growing Strawberries (complete plant care guide; grow the best crop!)
This detailed guide will teach you how to grow strawberries in your garden. You'll learn everything from water, sunlight, soil, and fertilizer, to pruning, harvesting, managing pests, and much more. Proper watering and plant maintenance are the keys to keeping your strawberry plants healthy.
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17 of the Easiest Seeds to Direct Sow (includes vegetables, flowers and herbs!)
Did you know that some seeds are much easier to direct sow than they are to start indoors? Yep, it’s true! So I decided to put together this list of the easiest seeds to direct sow in your garden to help you get going. This list of the easiest seeds to direct sow into your garden includes vegetables, flowers, and herbs. Perfect for garden planning for next season!
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Writing Your Annual Garden Reflection (And why it's so important!)
Every year I like to take the time to write down all of the things that worked well in my garden, along with the things that did not work so well. I call it my “Garden Reflection”. It’s an exercise that you should absolutely do, too! The best time to do it is at the end of the year, while the gardening season is still fresh in your mind, rather than waiting until spring to try to remember everything.
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When to Begin Raking Your Lawn in the Spring (and when is too early?)
In early spring, the grass is still dormant, and raking it too early can cause damage by pulling out the healthy turf along with dead grass blades and the excess thatch layer. In this guide, you'll learn the best time to start raking your lawn in the spring and when it's too early as well as the benefits of waiting for the perfect time. Spring gardening for beginners and pros alike.
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How to Freeze Peas (blanched or raw)
Got an abundance of peas from your vegetable garden or grocery store? Then, learning how to freeze peas is a convenient option. In this guide, I’ll show you how to freeze fresh peas with or without blanching, with detailed step-by-step instructions.
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How to Grow Eggplant in Your Vegetable Garden (complete plant care guide!)
Interested in adding eggplant plants to your vegetable garden this year. Eggplant can be easy to grow once you understand how to give it the care it needs. In this complete guide, I’ve shared all of the information you need to successfully grow eggplant. Including sun, water, fertilizer, and what soil they need, plus how to deal with pests, diseases, and so much more.
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Preparing Your Vegetable Garden Soil for Planting (6 easy steps!)
Discover how to prepare your garden soil for planting. I'll show you exactly how to prepare a garden bed for planting vegetables, including details about building the best soil, and tips for adding amendments. When you have an existing garden plot, preparing the soil for growing vegetables is pretty quick and easy. Here are the 6 easy steps you should take to get your beds ready for planting this spring. Once you get into the habit of doing it every year, it’ll be quick and simple.
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How to Decide Which Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden (answer these questions to find out!)
Deciding what to plant in a vegetable garden comes down to your personal choice, and why you want to grow vegetables in the first place. How do you narrow it down, and make it easier to decide what vegetables to grow? Don’t worry, I’m going to make this super simple for you, and walk you through it step by step. Going through the steps below will help you narrow things down, and make it much easier for you to choose what to plant in your vegetable garden. So grab a pen and paper, and let’s get started.
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How to Grow Mother of Millions (complete succulent plant care guide!)
Mother of millions, or Kalanchoe delagoensis, also called the chandelier plant, is a succulent native to Madagascar. In this succulent plant care guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about mother of millions plant care. From basics like water, light, and fertilizer, to how to prune and propagate them, you’ll soon feel like a pro.
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How to Can Peppers at Home (home canning guide for beginners!)
If you love adding peppers to your meals, then this detailed home canning tutorial is for you. It’s faster and easier to do than you might think, and it’s a great way to keep the ones you grow in your vegetable garden or preserve grocery store produce so you have it on hand whenever you need it. You’ll learn how to can peppers in a few simple steps, so you can enjoy them in your favorite recipes all year long.
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