Cucumbers are one of the most-loved vegetable garden crops, trailing closely behind tomatoes and peppers...
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Garden tips
How to clean a bird bath for your garden’s feathered friends
One of the joys of looking out my patio door or quietly sitting on my back deck is when I see birds...
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6 steps to growing a healthy tomato garden
Once you’ve got your tomato garden planted, it may seem like it’s time to take a step back, relax,...
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Thinning carrots: How to plant and thin carrot seedlings
Thinning carrots is one of those tedious garden tasks that, although necessary, isn’t much fun....
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How to keep squirrels out of your garden
In my first home, I dug out a wee little veggie garden in the backyard. That first spring, I planted...
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How far apart to plant tomatoes
Properly spaced tomato plants are likely to be healthier and produce a larger harvest than those that...
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