Lauren 
Tomatoes are a summer staple in most gardens. Whether you grow your tomatoes from seed or buy starter plants at the store, these plants add something to your cooking that those watery, tasteless grocery store …
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I’ve been growing dwarf sunflowers for years. I’ve also been using toilet paper and paper towel rolls to start seedlings in for just about that same amount of time. After all, we always have a …
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Are you looking for a plant that can survive whatever winter throws at it? How about one that is not only edible but highly nutritious and fairly low maintenance? Suppose you’re also searching for something …
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Of course, gardening can be an extremely rewarding hobby but sometimes it doesn’t come cheap. However, you can have a beautiful garden without spending a fortune, all thanks to a little creative repurposing. Here are …
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In last month’s article on basic garden markers, I talked about how to make garden markers with colorful wooden sticks. These are great for labeling seedlings and other annuals, because they are cheap and easy …
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Over the years, I have tried many methods to help me keep track of which plant is in which container. The good news is that fully-grown usually plants aren’t too hard to tell apart. But …
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Like most people, I love a good deal. That’s how I ended up picking up a Smart Pot circular garden bed. It was originally about $18 but had been reduced to $4. That’s a pretty …
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The winter forecast for much of the United States is looking especially grim this year. Therefore, gardeners everywhere are acting a lot like old Saint Nick. We’re making a list and checking it twice to …
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It’s that time of the year. The time of year when you realize that if you want any tulips in the spring you better get going before it is too late. The only trouble is …
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Suppose you want to garden but all you have is a balcony, back deck, or a space that’s completely devoid of dirt. Or, maybe your evil landlord isn’t so keen on you digging up their …
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