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Tips for Growing a Container Herb Garden

There are many reasons to grow a container herb garden. If you life in a cold climate you can grow herbs inside in a container. If you don’t have much space for gardening, you can grow herbs in containers on the patio or balcony. Even if you have room in your vegetable garden to grow …

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Cheap and Easy Ways to Build Healthy Soil

The foundation of every garden is healthy soil. Healthy soil gives you fruit and vegetables full of nutrients, protects your plants during droughts, and supplies you with a wonderful harvest. But don’t worry. I’m here to teach you how to build healthy soil the easy and cheap way. Yes, there’s still some work involved, but …

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Your Cold Climate Garden is Possible!

Have you ever wondered how people in Alaska or northern Canada garden? Isn’t it cold all the time? Not quite! A cold climate garden is very possible and very rewarding. Gardeners in Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4 have all learned how to work with their climate and soil. They know how to make the …

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A wicker basket holds gardening books like "The Encyclopedia of Country Living" and "Roots." Nearby, packets of seeds, garden gloves, and a trowel await. Text overlays the image: "THE BEST GARDENING BOOKS - So captivating you'll take them straight into the garden with you.

The Best Basic Gardening Books

Gardens are an amazing place. They can also be a frustrating and mysterious place. There is so much to learn and practice. Thankfully there are some great gardening books that we can carry out there with us to guide the journey. There are no shortage of gardening books and everyone has a favorite (or several). …

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Growing Mushrooms for Profit

Looking for a way to make additional money on the homestead? Growing mushrooms for profit may be the answer. Start with one of these four reliable varieties and explore the possibilities. Most of us know the basic principles behind growing vegetables. A little soil, light and water and most people can convince a tomato plant …

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10 Easy to Grow Herbs for the Kitchen Garden

You’ll be surprised what you can create with just 10 herbs! Seasoning our food with herbs and spices is a matter of personal preference. Fortunately, many of herbs you love can easily be grown and preserved for later. Reduce your grocery budge, improve your cooking, and help save the bees by planting these 10 easy to grow …

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How to Save Seeds from Homegrown Vegetables

Successfully saving seeds from homegrown vegetables, fruits, and herbs is easy with these tips. Save money on seed purchases and have a steady source of seeds to plant for years to come. Seed saving is a skill largely lost these days. With seed packages widely available, who needs to save seeds anymore? You can simply …

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