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Planting Milkweed Seeds

Planting milkweed seeds can be challenging if you are not aware of some key planting requirements for milkweed. We have…
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How to Grow Beans from Seed

Learning how to grow beans from seed can be simple, fun, and a great activity for kids. Growing beans from…
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How to Plant Melon Seeds

How to Plant Melon Seeds Melon seeds are a diverse group of seeds with a wide range of colors, shapes,…
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Vegetable Container Size Chart

Use our Vegetable Container Size Chart (included within the body of this post below) to finally know what pot sizes you…
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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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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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Vegetables to Plant in the Summer

Vegetables to Plant in the Summer Don’t miss out on vegetables to plant in the summer! Even though planting vegetables…
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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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How to Grow Celery from Seed

How to Grow Celery from Seed Growing celery from seed is a rewarding experience because once you know how to…
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How to Grow from Cabbage Seeds

How to Grow from Cabbage Seeds Cabbage seeds are easy to plant and produce a succulent and delicious head 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…
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Zone 8 Planting Calendar

Zone 8 is characterized by a long growing season with an average of 240 days to grow! That’s ample time…