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How to Harden Off Plants gardening Apr 26, 2024

You have worked hard to start your plants from seed; they all look fantastic, lush, green, and ready for the garden. It’s past your last frost date, and you’re ready to move them outside. Does the next step of hardening them off seem a little intimidating? ...

How to Make Newspaper Plant Pots gardening Apr 19, 2024

Did you know you can make pots to plant up your seedlings at little to no cost? Yes, you read that right! All you need is some old newspaper and a cylindrical glass jar. You may be wondering how to make newspaper plant pots and why on earth anyone would make them instead of buying the premade...

A bowl of tomatoes that has green cheery tomatoes, orange cherry tomatoes, big red tomatoes and big green and red tomatoes.

The Best Tomato Plants for Short Growing Seasons gardening Apr 12, 2024

There is nothing as wonderful in the world as plucking a tomato from a vine and eating it. I wait all spring for that moment. We live in zone 3b in the interior of BC, Canada, and growing fresh tomatoes here can be tricky but possible with a few adaptations. Over my gardening...

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How long does it take carrots to germinate? gardening Mar 21, 2024

Gardening is such a fun and satisfying hobby! There's nothing like the feeling of nurturing a seed and watching it grow into a beautiful plant. One of my favorite things to grow in my garden is carrots. It wasn't always this way, growing carrots used to feel rather tedious, but I've learned some...

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The Reason I Garden gardening Feb 15, 2024

Gardening is not just a pastime for me; it's a cornerstone of everything I do. It's a deep-seated passion that connects me to the rhythms of nature, enriches my health, saves money, strengthens family bonds, and fosters sustainable living. Let me share why gardening is so vital to me and the...

Rolling Up Our Sleeves in February: Seed Starting Indoors for Zones 3-6 gardening Feb 12, 2024

Hey there! Let’s chat about how we can beat the winter doldrums by getting our gardening game on, even when the frost is still on the windowpanes. If you're living in zones 3-6, you know February can be a tough cookie—cold, gray, and kind of a tease with spring still a bit off in the...

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