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Create an environment for seedling success

Feb 22, 2024 02:54PM ● By Bryan Reed

Create an environment for seedling success by providing the five necessary conditions for germination.

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How to master your indoor garden with growing systems

Oct 31, 2023 02:43PM ● By Bryan Reed

Learn how to transform your home into a green oasis, enjoy fresh harvests year-round and bring nature indoors.

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Plant these cold-hardy crops now for a more flavorful winter

Aug 25, 2023 11:25AM ● By Bryan Reed

There’s still time to plant short-season and cold-tolerant vegetables

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The wisdom of weeds

Jun 23, 2023 02:00PM ● By Bryan Reed

How to care for and control your garden weeds

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The best ways to conserve water in your garden

May 30, 2023 11:58AM ● By Bryan Reed

As good environmental stewards, knowing how to manage your irrigation and water use is critical

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Be the artist of your garden

Apr 28, 2023 01:12PM ● By Bryan Reed

It’s fun to buy new seeds and plant them like crazy, but the best garden comes from the best plan. Follow these tips for steady crop yields this season

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The healing power of plants

Apr 04, 2023 03:02PM ● By Bryan Reed

5 medicinal herbs to grow in your garden locally

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Save your seeds

Feb 27, 2023 10:49AM ● By Bryan Reed

Saving your seeds can help preserve the genetic health of your plants and produce better crops

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A worm's eye view of composting

Dec 22, 2022 11:42AM ● By Bryan Reed

Vermicomposting can take your home composting to the next level

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4 Secrets to the perfect garden compost

Oct 31, 2022 01:13PM ● By Bryan Reed

In nature there is no waste. Everything decomposes to continue the nutrient cycle, nourishing life.

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Putting the garden to bed

Oct 03, 2022 02:41PM ● By Bryan Reed

As we wrap up a successful gardening season, there’s plenty of chores to be done in October. Here are a few things you can do to get your garden ready for next year’s growing season.

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Hello, winter garden

Aug 30, 2022 11:48AM ● By Bryan Reed

What to plant and when to start planting (Spoiler: it's now!)

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