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5 Benefits of Surrounding Your Vegetable Garden with a Living Fence
Learn how a living fence protects my vegetable garden from pests of all sizes, even though my backyard opens up to a wooded area.
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8 Ways to Keep Rabbits Out of Your Garden
It's possible to keep rabbits out of your vegetable garden without fencing or even poisons using these 8 strategies to make your space less appealing.
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Which Plants Should NOT Be Grown in a Raised Bed?
We're big fans of raised beds, but not every edible plant should be grown in them. Here's what NOT to plant in the precious real estate of your raised beds
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Why Did My Tomato Split Open?
Learn why tomato fruits usually split open and 4 simple ways you can prevent it from happening in the future.
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The Benefits of Adding Sand to Your Soil
Adding sand to your soil comes with huge benefits. Learn how to create the ideal sandy loam soil mix for your vegetable garden.
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What to Plant in July in Your Kitchen Garden
It's not too late to start a vegetable garden in July. Here's what to plant this month in a hot, mild, or cold climate.
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What to Plant in June in Your Kitchen Garden
The start of summer gardening is here. Learn what you can plant and grow in your garden this June for many bountiful harvests in July.
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5 Reasons to Stop Using Pesticides in Your Garden (and What to Do Instead)
Learn why you shouldn't reach for pesticides at the first sign of garden pests, + how you can prevent & treat pest pressure organically—no sprays needed.
A quick-start guide for gardening with kids! Learn how to set up a fun, hands-on backyard garden project for young gardeners.
Young Gardeners: How to Start a Backyard Garden for Kids
A quick-start guide for gardening with kids! Learn how to set up a fun, hands-on backyard garden project for young gardeners.
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How to Grow Your Own Romaine Lettuce
Here's how to easily grow your own heads of romaine lettuce to maximize nutritional benefits. Romaine is good for so much more than Caesar salads!
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3 Ways to Make Raised Beds Last Longer
The best way to add durability to your raised garden beds is to pick the right type of lumber and to follow these 3 tips for maximum protection.
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How to Grow Lots of Herbs in a Small Space
Find out how to grow all your favorite herbs in a small space with Nicole Burke, author of Kitchen Garden Revival.
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How to Treat and Prevent Tomato Hornworms in Your Garden
Hornworms can defoliate a tomato plant overnight. Learn how to organically control tomato hornworms in your garden.
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How to Harvest and Store Homegrown Potatoes
It's potato harvest time! Here are the simple steps to harvest, cure, and store potatoes from your garden.
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Why Are My Potato Leaves Turning Yellow?
Yellowing potato leaves? Don't stress. Here are 4 reasons your potato leaves are turning yellow and what to do about it.