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10 Tasks Smart Gardeners Do In January

January 1, 2024 by Mary Ward

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10 Tasks Smart Gardeners Do In January10 Things Smart Gardeners Do In JanuaryLarge RadishRead the full guideStart Your Seed OrdersSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgFocus on organizing and ordering your seeds this month. Avoid shortages and out of stocks by being first in the ...

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5 Ways Snow is Great for Your Garden

December 1, 2023 by Mary Ward

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5 Ways Snow is Great for Your Garden5 Ways Snow is Great for Your GardenLarge RadishRead the full guideSnow is an Excellent InsulatorSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgSnow does a lot for our yards and gardens. It’s an excellent insulator, among other things.See More TipsWinter’s ...

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10 Things Smart Gardeners Do In December

December 1, 2023 by Mary Ward

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10 Things Smart Gardeners Do In December10 Things Smart Gardeners Do In DecemberLarge RadishRead the full guideDecorate outside with natural non-invasive plantsSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgSee More TasksMake gifts, sachets, decorations, and more with dried herbsSee More ...

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8 Must Know Christmas Tree Buying Tips

December 1, 2023 by Mary Ward

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8 Must Know Christmas Tree Buying Tips8 Must Know Christmas Tree Buying TipsLarge RadishRead the full guideBuy a fresh-cut, quality tree to begin withSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgRead the full guideThe tree-less-traveled will always be the better tree.See More TipsAsk for the ...

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9 Tips To Make Your Christmas Tree Last Longer

November 15, 2023 by Mary Ward

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9 Tips To Make Your Christmas Tree Last Longer9 Tips To Make Your Christmas Last LongerLarge RadishRead the full guideGet it in water quickly.See More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgRead the full guideMake a fresh start (fresh cut)Read the full guideMake sure you water often enoughSee ...

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12 Brilliant Tips for Creating a Winter Bird Habitat

November 1, 2023 by Mary Ward

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12 Brilliant Tips for Creating a Winter Bird Habitat12 Tips for Creating a Winter Bird Habitat"“Large RadishRead the full guideCreate diversityA variety of plants will bring in a variety of birds.Read Full GuideAdd native plantsSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgNative plants will ...

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10 Things Smart Gardeners Do In November

November 1, 2023 by Mary Ward

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10 Things Smart Gardeners Do In November10 Things Smart Gardeners Do In NovemberLarge RadishRead the full guideBuy clearance seedsSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgMost seeds last far longer than one year, so buying seeds on clearance at the end of the year is a great way to save ...

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Brilliant Tips on Cold Storage Rooms

October 23, 2023 by Mary Ward

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Brilliant Tips on Cold Storage RoomsBrilliant Tips on Cold Storage Rooms““Large RadishRead the full guideThe One Rule of Cold StorageNever let your cold storage space freeze. Do not let cold-stored produce get frozen!Read Full GuideAvg Temperature Goal for Cold StorageSee More IdeasVisit ...

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10 Things Smart Gardeners Do in October

October 8, 2023 by Mary Ward

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10 Things Smart Gardeners Do in October10 Things Smart Gardeners Do in OctoberLarge RadishRead the full guideCure and Store Cold-Storage CropsSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgRead Full GuideCollect Leaves and Clippings for Mulching and AmendingLearn MorePlant Garlic, Onions, and ...

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How to Do a Fall Garden Cleanup

October 2, 2023 by Mary Ward

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How to Do a Fall Garden CleanupHow to Do a Fall Garden Cleanup““Large RadishRead the full guideContinue Controlling WeedsSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgFall isn't the time to start ignoring weeds--not even in dead and spent areas of your garden. Keep weeds under control, even if ...

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Tips on How to Prepare Winter Squash for Cold Storage

October 1, 2023 by Mary Ward

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Tips on How to Prepare Winter Squash for Cold StorageHow to Prepare Winter Squash for Cold StorageLarge RadishRead the full guideCleaningSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgStart by removing the bulk of the dirt and caked-on mud or vegetation from your squash.Read Full GuideUse ...

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24 Best Plants for a Colorful Winter Garden

October 1, 2023 by Mary Ward

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24 Best Plants for a Colorful Winter Garden24 Best Plants for a Colorful Winter GardenLarge RadishSee the full listWinterberryWinterberries look bright and lovely against a backdrop of snow, and they naturally attract and feed beautiful birds.See All PlantsRed twig dogwoodSee More IdeasVisit ...

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10 Great Herbs to Grow for Drying

September 12, 2023 by Mary Ward

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10 Great Herbs to Grow for Drying10 Great Herbs to Grow for DryingLarge RadishRead Full GuideOreganoSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgOregano is a staple in many kitchens, and is easy to grow.Read Full GuideMintMint also grows very easily, and is lovely for flavoring in cooking and ...

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Brilliant Tips on How To Dry Herbs At Home

September 12, 2023 by Mary Ward

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Brilliant Tips on How To Dry Herbs At HomeBrilliant Tips on How To Dry Herbs At HomeLarge RadishRead the full guideWhy grow your own dried herbs?See More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgBy weight, fresh herbs are one of the most expensive items in the grocery store. Solution: grow your ...

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Brilliant Tips on Adding a Dripline System to your Garden

September 11, 2023 by Mary Ward

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Brilliant Tips on Adding a Dripline System to your GardenLarge RadishBrilliant Tips on Adding a Dripline System to your GardenRead the full guideWhy Driplines?Disease prevention, reduced water use, and weed prevention are just a few of the advantages of drip line irrigation.Read the full guideIt's ...

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15 Unique Furry Plants You'll Love

September 11, 2023 by Mary Ward

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15 Unique Furry Plants You'll Love15 Unique Furry Plants You'll LoveLarge RadishRead the full guidePanda plantPanda plants are the perfect fit for new growers looking to add texture and interest to their houseplant collection.Learn MoreVelvet plantSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit ...

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Brilliant Tips on Growing Carrots from Seed

September 10, 2023 by Mary Ward

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Brilliant Tips on Growing Carrots from SeedBrilliant Tips on Growing Carrots from SeedLarge RadishRead the full guideCarrots are on crop that should be direct sown.See More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgRead Full GuideCarrots will grow best when thinned or spaced properly.Read Full ...

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21 Great Lily Varieties to Try in Your Garden

September 10, 2023 by Mary Ward

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21 Great Lily Varieties to Try in Your Garden21 Great Lily Varieties to Try in Your Garden Large RadishRead the full guideDaylilySee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgOne benefit of daylilies is that they can grow in part shade.Read Full GuideEaster LilyEaster lilies grow multiple ...

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Sticky Gnat Trap: Tips for Success

September 9, 2023 by Mary Ward

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Sticky Gnat Trap: Tips for SuccessSticky Gnat Trap: Tips for SuccessLarge RadishRead the full guideHow Gnat Traps WorkSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgThose pesty little fruit flies and gnats that live in your plant soil are attracted to the yellow color of the sticky trap. When ...

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7 Brilliant Ways to Propagate Basil: Tips & Tricks

September 8, 2023 by Mary Ward

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7 Brilliant Ways to Propagate Basil: Tips & TricksLarge Radish7 Brilliant Ways to Propagate Basil: Tips & TricksRead the full guideWays to Propagate BasilSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgBasil grows well from seed, but propagating cuttings is even faster.Read the full ...

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21 Best Bulbs to Plant in Fall

September 7, 2023 by Mary Ward

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21 Best Bulbs to Plant in FallFloral PatternFloral PatternTop Bulbs You Can Plant in FallLearn moreCrocusesThese cheery little crocuses are a bright spot after a long winter.Learn moreDaffodilsYou won't regret having bright daffodils to cut in the spring.See All PlantsTulipsThere are many unique ...

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18 Fall Garden Cleanup Essentials

September 6, 2023 by Mary Ward

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18 Fall Garden Cleanup Essentials18 Fall Garden Cleanup Essentials““Large RadishRead the full guideSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgRemove old plant matter from your veggie bedsSee Full GuideApply mulchFull TutorialStart the raking processFull TutorialSee More IdeasVisit ...

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Brilliant Tips on Vermicomposting for Beginners

September 5, 2023 by Mary Ward

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Brilliant Tips on Vermicomposting for BeginnersLarge RadishBrilliant Tips on Vermicomposting for Beginners Read the full guideWhat is vermicultureSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgVermiculture is the process of raising worms for a particular purpose, whether that be for ...

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Planting Scheduling: Tips on Growing Zones & Frost Dates

September 4, 2023 by Mary Ward

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Planting Scheduling: Tips on Growing Zones & Frost DatesLarge RadishPlanting Scheduling: Tips on Growing Zones & Frost DatesRead the full guideTwo Garden MeasuresHardiness zone and frost dates are used differently to decide what and when to plant.See All TipsWhat Is a Growing ZoneHardiness ...

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Tips on Seed Saving Basics for Beginners and Beyond

September 3, 2023 by Mary Ward

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Tips on Seed Saving Basics for Beginners and BeyondTips on Seed Saving Basics for Beginners and BeyondLarge RadishRead the full guideWhat Is “Simple” Seed SavingThis only means that we will start with the basics; the easiest seeds and the easiest seed-saving techniques.Read Full GuideWhy Bother ...

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21 Top Flowers to Plant in Fall

September 2, 2023 by Mary Ward

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21 Top Flowers to Plant in Fall21 Best Flowers to Plant in Fall“Large Radish“Read the full guideFall planting falls into two categoriesThose for fall blooms, or those for spring blossomingSee All FlowersCrocusSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgPlant crocuses in the fall and you will ...

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10 Tasks Smart Gardeners Do in September

September 1, 2023 by Mary Ward

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10 Tasks Smart Gardeners Do in September10 Things Smart Gardeners Do in September Learn moreStart final rounds of fall greensSpinach and greens do quite well in the cooler late summer and early fall days.Learn moreBring in and preserve the harvest.September can be a busy month for preserving ...

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Catmint: Brilliant Grow Guide & Tips

August 31, 2023 by Mary Ward

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Catmint: Brilliant Grow Guide & TipsCatmint: Grow Guide & TipsLarge RadishRead the full guideWhat Are Catmint PlantsCatmint has similar compounds to that of catnip, but catnip has it in much higher levels, so your cat may or may not be drawn to your catmint.Read the full guideWhy Grow ...

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18 Fun and Unique Houseplants Kids Love

August 30, 2023 by Mary Ward

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18 Fun and Unique Houseplants Kids Love18 Fun and Unique Houseplants Kids LoveLarge RadishRead the full guidePanda plantSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgPanda plant is an easy keeper and a good plant for first tie growers.See All PlantsPonytail palmThis oddball plant is very low ...

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Brilliant Tips on To Propagate Rosemary From Cuttings

August 29, 2023 by Mary Ward

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Brilliant Tips on To Propagate Rosemary From CuttingsBrilliant Tips on To Propagate Rosemary From CuttingsLarge RadishRead Full GuideSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgRosemary cuttings can be propagated almost any time when live cuttings can be taken, but some times of year are ...

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Brilliant Tips on Planting a Pollinator Garden

August 28, 2023 by Mary Ward

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Brilliant Tips on Planting a Pollinator GardenBrilliant Tips on Planting a Pollinator GardenLarge RadishRead the full guidePollinators need shelter, water, and food, just like other living thingsSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgRecent research has revealed that moths are important ...

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10 Interesting Benefits of Keeping Houseplants

August 27, 2023 by Mary Ward

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10 Interesting Benefits of Keeping HouseplantsLarge Radish10 Interesting Benefits of Keeping HouseplantsRead the full guideElevate home décorSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgA few good houseplants may just be that "pop" that your home's decor has been looking for.See All ...

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7 Great Tips to Boost Poinsettia Blooms

August 26, 2023 by Mary Ward

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7 Great Tips to Boost Poinsettia Blooms7 Tips to Boost Poinsettia BloomsLarge RadishRead the full guideBuy vibrant, healthy plants.See More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgBuy quality poinsettias with plenty of life for the best blossomsRead the full guideKeep poinsettias at the right ...

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18 Soil Amendments to Improve Your Organic Garden

August 25, 2023 by Mary Ward

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18 Soil Amendments to Improve Your Organic GardenLarge Radish18 Soil Amendments to Improve Your Organic GardenRead the full guideCompost is a classicSee Full ListManure is amazingLearn MoreBlood meal is just something elseSee Full ListFeather meal works amazingRead Full GuideBone meal is so ...

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Best Tips To Clean, Maintain, And Store Garden Tools

August 24, 2023 by Mary Ward

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Best Tips To Clean, Maintain, And Store Garden ToolsLarge RadishTips To Clean, Maintain, And Store Garden ToolsRead the full guideWhy is Cleaning Garden Tools ImportantYou can keep your garden tools looking great, working great, and stop the spread of disease by taking a few minutes to tend to ...

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Brilliant Tips To Hardening Off Garden Transplants

August 23, 2023 by Mary Ward

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Brilliant Tips To Hardening Off Garden TransplantsA Guide To Hardening Off Garden TransplantsLarge RadishRead the full guidePlants grown in protected environments like inside a house or greenhouse need to be hardened off before outside planting.Read Full GuideAny plants that are grown inside should ...

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13 Tips To Grow a Clover Lawn for the Bees

August 22, 2023 by Mary Ward

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13 Tips To Grow a Clover Lawn for the BeesLarge Radish13 Tips To Grow a Clover Lawn for the BeesRead Full GuideSelect clover seedsSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgThere are several different types of clover that work well for pollinator lawns: white, red and strawberry clover.Read ...

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How to Fertilize Seedlings (Week by Week)

August 21, 2023 by Lauren Landers

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How to Fertilize Seedlings (Week by Week)How and When to Fertilize SeedlingsLarge RadishRead the full guideWhen to Start Fertilizing SeedlingsSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgSeedlings should be fertilized when they are two to three inches tall and have two sets of true leaves.See ...

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How To Fix & Prevent Leggy Tomato Seedlings

August 20, 2023 by Mary Ward

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How To Fix & Prevent Leggy Tomato SeedlingsHow To Fix & Prevent Leggy Tomato SeedlingsLarge RadishRead the full guideCausesSee More IdeasVisit Gardening.orgVisit Gardening.orgTomato seedlings will grow thick, strong stems if they have the right light and it is placed close enough to the tops ...

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Inground Gardening: Tips, Pros and Cons

August 19, 2023 by Mary Ward

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Inground Gardening: Tips, Pros and ConsInground Gardening Pros and ConsLarge RadishRead the full guideWhat is inground gardening?Inground gardens are just what they sound like. While raised beds are built above the soil line, inground gardens are dug right into existing soil.Read More TipsRaised ...

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