Broccoli is one of my favorite crops to grow. Not only is it high in fiber and vitamins, but it’s surprisingly easy to cultivate in a home garden. With a modest amount of effort, you can save yourself lots of money by growing broccoli from seed, rather than relying on transplants purchased from your local garden center. In this article, I’ll discuss everything you need to know when it comes to growing broccoli from seed, including sowing, transplanting, and care advice.
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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 palace in my front yard garden, added a raised bed among perennials, dug in herbs in a border planting, carefully positioned garden art among the flowers, and more. Today I’m sharing a variety of flower bed ideas that I’ve tucked away for future gardens that I’ll create—or existing ones I’d like to overhaul.
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A raised garden bed with trellis: Easy ideas for the vegetable garden
Using trellises in a raised bed vegetable garden is one of the best ways to maximize production. Growing vertical vegetables like pole beans, peas, indeterminate tomatoes, cucumbers, and melons on trellises not only allows you to fit more plants into your garden but it can also reduce insect and disease issues. I use different types of trellises in my raised beds with some permanently attached to the beds and others temporary structures. Keep reading for plenty of ideas for a raised garden bed with trellis.
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Mother of thousands plant: A complete growing guide
It’s hard not to be fascinated when you first see a mother of thousands plant. Not only is this succulent a super-cool addition to your houseplant collection, it’s also a tough, low-maintenance curiosity. In this article, I’ll introduce you to this unique plant and give you all the info you’ll need to grow a thriving, healthy mother of thousands plant of your own.
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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 that work together, including the right amount of sunlight, sufficient water, and soil quality. There are many benefits of composting, which include maintaining and enhancing that soil quality. In this article, I’m going to explain why adding compost to your property should be a regular item on your gardening to-do list.
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Growing artichokes in a vegetable garden: A seed to harvest guide
Growing artichokes is easier than you think! This Mediterranean vegetable is typically grown in warm climates, but even short season gardeners can enjoy a bumper crop of globe artichokes. The key is to plant annual varieties and expose them to a brief period of cool temperatures. I’ve been growing artichokes in my zone 5 garden for almost 20 years and harvest dozens of large buds each summer. Keep reading if you want to learn how to grow artichokes in your garden.
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