My first experience with growing calendula from seed was tossing a wildflower mix into one of my front...
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Direct seeding
Winter sowing: An easy, low-cost technique for starting seeds
Winter sowing is one of my favorite techniques for starting seeds because it’s easy, doesn’t take...
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Direct seeding: Tips on sowing seeds right in the garden
Every winter, I make a plan for which veggies, flowers, and herbs I’m going to start from seed throughout...
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Growing carrots in containers: An easy way to grow carrots anywhere!
You don’t need a garden to grow carrots! This popular root vegetable is easy to grow in containers,...
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Growing romaine lettuce: A guide from seed to harvest
While there are many different types of lettuce to grow in the garden or in a patio pot, growing romaine...
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