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The biggest concern for backyard gardeners is that the cucumber leaves begin to turn yellow. Growing cucumber is a favorite activity for me and my kids. We love to pull them off the vine in abundance and make a ton of pickles throughout the summer. Sometimes, however, we notice that our cucumber leaves are turning …
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Looking for the best gifts for a gardener in your life? Shopping for gardeners makes is fun and super easy. Being able to purchase useful, unique items for someone’s garden will be sure to please anyone. From decorative stones to practical tools, or garden boots, finding something to fit anyone’s taste and personality are a …
Whether you’re trying to save money, or try a little garden experiment with your kids, regrowing food from scraps is a great way to start! There are certainly some vegetables or herbs that do better than others. Some see a short term gain, others can be a long term game. Either way, get the most …
In order to have a successful garden, you must have good soil! At the very least, you should know what type of soil you have, and what plants grow best in those conditions. You also should know how to optimize your soil and stop wasting money on things you don’t need. There are so many …
Vertical gardening and container gardening have been pretty hot topics lately. And rightfully so. Did you know that 1 out of every 3 homes has attempted to grow their own food? With the increased focus on sustainability, organic, and home grown fruits and vegetables, gardening has been a must-do! So, are there other benefits of …
The winter is a great time to start planning for this year’s vegetable garden. Depending on your zone, you might want to think ahead by mapping out what easy to grow vegetables you want in your garden this year. Many seeds take up to eight weeks to get to a mature enough stage to be …
It’s time to start making the small investment into gardening shoes and buy the proper footwear! Stop looking in your closet to try and determine which sneaker will be sacrificed in the garden this year. Not only does this save a pair of sneakers, but also allows you to wear the most comfortable, protective, shoes …
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Have you noticed your plants and herbs looking rather dreadful lately? Have you tried all your tricks to water them back to life, or asked yourself why your healthy plant is all of a sudden dying? Chances are you haven’t thought of one thing that may be the solution for a fresh revival. What is …
There are so many benefits of growing marigolds! They have long been heralded as a flower of choice for both flower and vegetable gardens. Did you know there are over 50 species of this particular flower?! Who knew this lovely little plant offered so much variety. Marigolds are such a wonder flower to grow, especially …
It’s crazy to think how early we need to start thinking about how and what we are going to plant in the cool weather seasons! Planting a fall garden is great because it is such low maintenance compared to a summer garden. Our garden here is trying it’s best to get the last bit of …
Looking for the best plants to repel mosquitoes? Aren’t we all?! I highly doubt there is a single person who would disagree with me when I say that sitting outside and enjoying your backyard is one of life’s most simple joys. It’s so rewarding to be able to sit back and admire your slice of …
I was lucky enough to inherit two beautiful cedar raised garden beds from previous home owners when I moved into my new home. Lucky in that it gave me a start on getting the garden set up, but unlucky in that I typically plant into my existing garden that I had to leave behind when …
It’s cold outside, and that means we are right in the middle of winter! Are you counting the days where you can dig into your spring garden and get to work? It seems so far away where enjoying the fruits, and vegetables, of our labor are among us. While it may be a stretch away, …
While many folks have a knack for planting a garden, or have just started, it’s always a good idea to step back and remember that we all had to face Day One at some point. Every year, we walk away with so much knowledge, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and a better understanding of how …