Category: How to Grow…
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How Much Should You Grow?
Read more: How Much Should You Grow?Crop Fresh Eating Per Person Extra for Preservation Per Person Asparagus 10–15 crowns same planting; plant more only for heavier long-term harvests Basil 1–2 plants 3–5 plants total Beans, bush snap 10–15 ft of row 20–30 ft of row Beans, pole snap 3–5 hills 3–5 more hills Beans, lima bush 10–15 ft of row 10–15…
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What Do You Eat?
Read more: What Do You Eat?Learn how to plan your garden around what you actually eat so you grow food your household will really use, enjoy, and preserve.
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Plant Your Zone – And Everyone Else’s Too!
Read more: Plant Your Zone – And Everyone Else’s Too!Learn what it means to plant your zone, how to garden with your real conditions, and how to stretch the rules to grow even more.
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What Is Your Growing Zone?
Read more: What Is Your Growing Zone?Learn what a growing zone is, what it tells gardeners, what it does not tell you, and why it matters when choosing plants.
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Garden Troubleshooting
Read more: Garden TroubleshootingUse these garden troubleshooting charts to identify plant problems, nutrient deficiencies, and soil test fixes.
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Pruning 101
Read more: Pruning 101Learn the basics of pruning, why it matters, where to cut, when to prune, and how to help plants stay healthy, open, and productive.
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Pollination 101
Read more: Pollination 101Learn what pollination is, why it matters, how it works in the garden, and how to improve pollination for better harvests.
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Caring for Your Compost
Read more: Caring for Your CompostLearn caring for your compost basics with practical tips for building healthier soil and stronger gardens.
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Composting Do’s and Do Not’s
Read more: Composting Do’s and Do Not’sLearn composting dos and do nots basics with practical tips for building healthier soil and stronger gardens.