Flowers

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Edible Sunflower Varieties

Imagine standing in the middle of your garden, surrounded by towering sunflowers, their golden heads nodding gently in the summer breeze. While these iconic blooms are a sight to behold, your interest goes beyond their aesthetic appeal. You’re intrigued by the idea of growing edible sunflower varieties, envisioning a garden that’s not just beautiful but …

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How to Apply Holly-tone to Help Your Acid-Loving Plants Thrive

Introduction to Holly-tone Fertilizer If you want to nurture your acid-loving plants to their fullest potential, Holly-tone is the secret sauce you’ve been searching for. We’re going to look not only at all the benefits of this fertilizer, but how to apply Holly-tone to maximize plant production.  Whether you have hydrangeas, hollies, blueberries, rhododendrons, or …

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Beginner Backyard Gardening: Easy Steps for a Flourishing Oasis

Picture this: You’re sipping your morning coffee while admiring the first blossoms of the flowers you’ve planted. You pluck a ripe tomato, still warm from the sun, enjoying the unparalleled taste of your own homegrown produce. It’s not a dream – it’s entirely achievable, even if you’ve never touched a spade before. Backyard gardening isn’t …

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Heirloom Plants: Discovering Nature’s Timeless Treasures

You go to your local garden center and see all the hybrid plant varieties, but you also see varieties like ‘Mortage Lifiter,’ ‘Old German, and ‘Black Krim.’  Which are you going to choose? Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with a hybrid variety, but as traditional heirloom plants are slowly phased out, we’re …

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The Importance of Keeping a Garden Journal: A Comprehensive Guide for Home Gardners

Every gardener, whether a seasoned professional or a weekend hobbyist, has faced the challenge of keeping track of their garden’s progress. Remembering which plants thrived, which struggled, and the precise treatment each one received can be a daunting task. Despite our best efforts, details can be easily forgotten or mixed up, leading to avoidable mistakes …

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The Complete Guide to Seed Saving: Preserving the Past and Nurturing the Future

Today, we’re going to chat about something so important to our food culture – seed saving! This practice has been around for ages and is what has helped us keep the past alive while also nurturing the future. Being a gardener or farmer means we can do our part to protect biodiversity, adapt plants to …

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Maximize Your Green Thumb: A Comprehensive Guide to Small Space Gardening

Have you ever thought that your limited living space is a barrier to growing your favorite plants? Well, guess what? You’re not alone. Many people believe that gardening requires ample space, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, small-space gardening is gaining popularity these days, and it’s time you jumped on the …

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How to Grow Jerusalem Artichokes in Containers: A Step-by-Step Guide for a Bountiful Harvest!

Jerusalem artichokes, also known as sunroot, sunchoke, or earth apple, are a nutritious and delicious addition to any meal. With their nutty and slightly sweet flavor, they make a great alternative to potatoes and can be prepared in a variety of ways. While they are traditionally grown in the ground, they can also be successfully …

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