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Summer Sowing for Fall Crops for Beginners

In the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, we enjoy a fairly long growing season, but fall always creeps up on us fast. In the Zone 7A...

How To Keep The Heat Down In Your Grow Room Over Summer

As the temperature starts to rise, so does the threat to your plants from heat stress and pests/diseases. A lot of urban gardeners decide...

8 Fast-growing vegetable seeds for summer

Fast-growing vegetable seeds are a clever way to make your outside space more productive or fill an unexpected gap. Ideal for beginner gardeners looking...

How To Replant Your Garden In The Summer With Seeds

Now is the time to replant your garden to set the stage for a big fall harvest. And the best part of all –...

GPOD on the Road: Coastal Maine Botanical Garden in Early Summer

Happy Friday, GPODers! A couple of weeks ago I was traveling up the coast of...

Texas crevice garden in summer bloom

July 16, 2025 I made a return visit to Coleson Bruce’s front-yard crevice garden a few weeks ago and found it bristling and blooming and...

How Often Should You Fertilize Tomato Plants In The Summer?

Wondering how often you should fertilize the tomato plants you have growing in your garden, raised beds or containers this summer? When it comes to...

What To Do With Strawberry Plants In Summer

Wondering what to do with your June bearing strawberry plants in the summer after your harvest is all over? If you grow strawberries at home,...

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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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