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The Best Soil for Outdoor Potted Plants

When choosing the best soil for outdoor potted plants, it is helpful to know what kinds of soil are available…
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Organic Tomato Fertilizer

To know what to add to the soil, you must first understand what you are missing! One of the most…
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Growing Peppers from Seeds

Growing Peppers from Seeds Growing peppers from seeds is a fun and economical way to produce a diverse crop of…
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Pruning Tomatoes

To fully understand pruning tomatoes, you need to know the three types of tomatoes. When pruning your tomatoes, first identify…
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Growing Tomatoes from Seed

Growing Tomatoes from Seed Growing tomatoes from seeds are one of the most rewarding experiences as a gardener. Tomatoes are…
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How to Grow Broccoli from Seed

How to Grow Broccoli from Seed We love the flavor of freshly picked broccoli from the garden. Learning how to…
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Winter Crops for Southern California

Winter Crops for Southern California Winter can be one of the most pleasurable times to garden in Zones 9 and…
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Growing Beets

Growing Beets Beets are a perfect crop for the backyard or small-scale grower. They are easy to grow (with our…
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How to Grow Lettuce from Seed

How to Grow Lettuce from Seed Growing lettuce from seed in your garden is rewarding and super easy! With our…
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8 Gifts for Gardeners That They Will Actually Use

Gifts for gardeners — that they will actually use — makes shopping meaningful, impactful, and fun! In today’s world of…
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Growing Peas

Growing Peas When starting peas from seeds, you have the opportunity to grow a delicious and nutritious treat for your…
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Growing Spinach From Seed

Growing spinach from seed can be challenging in Zones 9 and 10 because of our warm fall and spring weather. After years…
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Growing Cauliflower

Growing Cauliflower Cauliflower is an excellent crop for backyard growers because you can plant seeds of many different types of…
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How to Amend Soil

How to amend soil: The secret to gardening in Southern California and beyond! Your garden is only as good as…
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Growing Carrots from Seeds

Growing Carrots from Seeds Growing carrots from seeds can be challenging, but once you have a few tricks mastered, you…