One of the gardening “ingredients” I include in my raised bed gardening is straw. I started by...
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Planting cilantro seeds: Tips for a bountiful harvest
Cilantro is one of my favorite herbs. I’m part of the population that LOVES the flavor—not the...
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Growing marigolds from seed: Tips for indoor and direct sowing
Marigolds were one of the first flowers I could identify as a kid. Growing up, my mom would plant...
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Japanese anemone: How to grow this bloom-filled, late-summer perennial
As the late-summer garden starts to reveal some of the last blooms of the season, my Japanese anemone...
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Flower bed ideas: Inspiration for your next garden project
I love incorporating fresh flower bed ideas in my yard. I’ve built a pollinator...
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The benefits of composting: Why you should use this valuable soil amendment
When you look at the “ingredients” to growing a successful garden, there are a range of elements...
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