Carrots are one of the most rewarding crops to grow in your garden, bringing plenty of color and sweetness to your plate. Raised beds provide the ideal environment for cultivating the perfect carrot, from shorter Nantes types to long ‘Sugar Snax’ to vibrant colored ‘Purple Haze’. With proper preparation and care, you can enjoy an abundant harvest of these nutrient-rich orange roots. In this article, I share information about growing carrots in raised beds and teach even beginner gardeners how to do it with success.
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Growing basil from cuttings to get more plants fast… and cheap!
Most gardeners grow basil by sowing seeds or transplanting seedlings into their garden beds or containers. There is a third option, however, and it’s far quicker than waiting for seeds to grow! Growing basil from cuttings is a fast, easy, and cheap way to maximize your crop of homegrown basil. You can root basil stems in water or in a high quality potting mix. Keep reading to learn all about growing basil from cuttings.
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Growing comfrey: A complete guide
There’s real value in growing comfrey, beyond its pretty looks. Just ask the many crafters, DIY health-and-beauty fans, and permaculture gardeners already cultivating and using comfrey for a myriad of purposes. In this article, I’ll share more about this useful plant, how to grow it, and touch on the wealth of ways it can be used. I’ve been growing comfrey for years and find it’s flowers both beautiful and prolific and it’s foliage large and majestic. Read on to learn more about the many perks of this perennial plant.
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What to do about powdery mildew on peonies
Of all the cheery garden subjects you may be excited to learn about, powdery mildew on peonies is probably not one of them. This topic is important, though, because the infection can quickly turn your prize-winning peonies into a patch of fungal fuzz. Luckily it’s possible to take measures to prevent it from happening in the first place, or, if it does afflict your plant, you can try to prevent it the following growing season.
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How often to water pepper plants in garden beds and containers
Knowing how often to water pepper plants and the best way to do it can help you increase yields and the overall quality of the hot peppers you harvest. No matter which kinds of peppers you choose to grow, hot or sweet, watering your plants frequently enough and using best practices while you do it are critically important for producing a healthy bumper crop. In this article you’ll learn how often to water peppers, how much water to give the plants, and the best tools for the job.
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Growing tithonia, the Mexican sunflower
Among butterfly attracting plants, tithonia Mexican sunflower rises to the top. This is both because of its height as well as its popularity with these pollinators. Monarch butterflies, especially, stop by my plants daily to fill up on nectar on their migration route. This article tells you all you need to know to add tithonia Mexican sunflower to your garden, including why you should consider this plant, where and how to plant it, and the best care and maintenance for the best blooms.
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