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Make This DIY Vertical Grow Tower for Lots of Greens in a Small Space
This PVC tower garden can help you get the most out of your limited space! Follow these simple plans for a thriving, vertical grow tower in urban gardens.
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Understanding the 3 Basic Types of Bread – Comparing Quick Bread, Yeast Bread, and Sourdough
Want to learn how to make bread from scratch? First you’ll need to understand the basics of bread making and how different types of bread are made.
Give Spaghetti Squash a Place at the Table — It’s Low Carb, Healthy, and Easy
Don’t stop at Instant Pot spaghetti squash – you can also cook it in a conventional oven for a low carb, Whole30, paleo pasta substitute that will wow you.
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The Best Way to Plant Tomatoes for a Bountiful Harvest
Tomatoes are a staple for most gardeners and for the most part, they’re pretty easy to grow. But knowing how to plant tomatoes properly will give them a very solid…
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Mom’s Best Italian Meat Sauce Made Easier with the Instant Pot
Italian meat sauce is a delicious topping for pasta or polenta – and it’s EASY. This Instant Pot version is ready in under an hour, making it a perfect weeknight…
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How to Grow Celery in the Home Garden
This kitchen staple is edible from its stalks to the celery leaves. Growing celery is a satisfying endeavor; you’ll harvest it from the garden for months.
How to Make Your Own Chile Pepper Flakes from Garden Fresh Peppers
These dried chile pepper flakes will add spice and a bit of zing to your favorite recipes. Make them yourself from garden fresh hot peppers!
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Fun Fruit: Grow a Pineapple in a Container
Pineapples may be a novelty fruit, but you can grow one at home in a container. Here’s how to grow a pineapple plant from the crown instead of tossing it.
Your Guide to Using and Safely Storing Fresh Eggs
Fresh eggs are a treat, but how long do fresh eggs last? Must eggs be refrigerated? How can you tell when eggs go bad? Here’s what you need to know!
How to Grow a Prolific Crop of Green Beans in Your Backyard
Growing green beans is easy, and the plants produce for an extended period of time. Also known as string beans, these legumes make great pickles, too!
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How and Why to Soak Seeds Before Planting
Give vegetable seeds a head start in the garden by soaking seeds before planting them. The extra moisture can speed germination and helps them thrive.
Natural Mosquito Repellent That Really Works + 5 Ways to Get Rid of Mosquitoes
It’s that outside time of year. Which means that we humans must do battle with public enemy number one. That’s right; the mighty mosquito.
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Make this Easy Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake for Dessert Tonight!
This lemon blueberry loaf cake is a perfect solution to dessert when you need a sweet recipe to finish off the day. It holds up well as a finger food,…
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Growing Swiss Chard: Greens for Gardens and Container Growing
Growing Swiss chard in containers is a great way for urbanites to grow some greens. Of course, Swiss chard is a great addition to a full-sized garden, too.
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Try this Versatile and Flavorful Fermented Honey with Meyer Lemons
Lemon fermented honey is an excellent way to nourish your health with complex probiotics and the powerful antioxidant vitamin C. Combine fragrant Meyer lemons and raw honey into a syrup-y…
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Get Off the Shelf
Learn how to make your favorite condiments, toppings and snacks. Save money and eliminate wasteful packaging by making your own at home.
IN SEASON
Spring is just around the corner — time to think about the garden!
Companion Planting with Herbs for a More Robust Garden
Companion planting repels pests & boosts your garden’s health. Try adding herbs like dill, chives, and rosemary to your vegetable garden to help it thrive.
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Annuals vs. Perennials: Making the Most of the Space You Have
Trying to figure out what will provide the best harvest for your space? Understanding annuals vs. perennials is a good place to start planning a garden.
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Drought Resistant Crops & Water Wise Techniques for the Veggie Garden
Choosing drought tolerant crops and using water wise methods when planting a vegetable garden can assure a harvest in harsh conditions. Drought conditions aren’t ideal, but there are some tactics…
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