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How to Choose the Right Seed Crop

How do you know if you’re picking the right seeds? Here are some tips to help you choose the best seed crop for your...

Topping Plants: Boosting Crop Yield and Quality

Dustan McLean writes about the topping technique gardeners use to control growth, improve airflow, and increase yields in crops like tomatoes, basil, and more. If...

5 Cool Ways to Master Crop Steering

The term crop steering might seem intimidating, but it’s really all about understanding a plant’s fundamental needs and delivering the goods. Pretty basic, right?...

Saving Pepper Seeds for Next Year’s Crop

Sharing is caring! One of the most rewarding parts of growing peppers is saving seeds from your favorite plants to grow again next season. Not...

Choosing the Right Cover Crop | Protect & Improve Soil

When vegetables are not actively growing in your garden, planting a cover crop can...

How To Use Oats As A Garden Cover Crop

Did you know that you can use oats as a cover crop this fall for your garden and raised beds – and never have...

Crop Rotation Strategies for Potatoes

Crop rotation is essential for healthy, productive potato gardens. Potatoes are prone to soil-borne diseases, pests, and nutrient depletion if grown in the same...

What Is Green Manure? Why, What, and How to Grow a Cover Crop for a Home Garden

There is a wonderful product to give your plants a growing boost. It takes time to work—about two to three months—but it doesn’t require...

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Drop the Beet: Growing No-Till Beets

Let’s drop the beet! Beets can be grown year-round and are a perfect, flavorful addition to meals. Start growing your own no-till beets with...

What to Plant at 40°, 50°, 60°, and 70°F

Sharing is caring! One of the biggest shifts in my gardening over the past 30 years has been moving away from the calendar and focusing...

Guide to Raised Bed Design

Raised garden beds are a great choice for many gardeners. They allow you to turn unused space, like a rooftop or yard, into a...
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