10 Most Effective Organic Pesticides for your Garden

10 Most Effective Organic Pesticides for your Garden Nothing is more of a buzz kill than dealing with the ever issue of pests in your garden. Although there are many commercial chemical options for controlling pests, organic gardeners seek natural methods for controlling pests in their garden. Fortunately, there are several homemade organic pesticides that…

June 6, 20230Comments

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When to plant Pumpkins for Halloween

When to Plant Pumpkins for Halloween It might not be on your radar yet but Halloween will be here before we know it. If you're as big of a Halloween lover as I am, the Summer months are a great time to plant your pumpkins. Whether you’re carving a spooky face, making a seasonal…

June 5, 20230Comments

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What to plant in June: Growing Zones 1-10

Some may think that the summer months might be more limiting on what you can grow but there are plenty of varieties that you can plant in June. Below is a quick guide on what you can plant this June for each growing zone in the U.S. Don’t know your growing zone? Check out this…

May 16, 20230Comments

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How to Prepare your Garden for Summer

Spring is saying it’s goodbyes and it’s now time to start preparing your garden beds for the Summer heat. The best way to prepare your garden for Summer is to follow a few basic tasks and you will be well prepared to handle the sunny hot season. Clean up your beds The first and most…

May 11, 20230Comments

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Common Plant Diseases and How to Identify

One of the most challenging parts of gardening is the realization that you cannot always control every facet of the growing process. Although it can be treated, there are a few common plant diseases that can create havoc in your garden and cause major loss to your harvests if not treated quickly. Below are some…

May 10, 20230Comments

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Top 11 Companion Flowers

If you’ve looked into companion growing, it is great to also include some top performing companion flowers in your vegetable garden. By planting flowers in our gardens, it can help bring color to your space while also providing many benefits to your overall yields season to season. If you’re looking to learn which ones to…

May 10, 20230Comments

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Composting for Beginners

It may seem intimidating at first, but composting can be a very simple and straightforward technique. Not only can it save you money but help reduce waste from your household. To get started, all you need is to learn a few basics and of course patience to get to the final product. If you're wanting…

May 8, 20230Comments

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What Gardening Zone are you located in?

What Gardening Zone are you located in? To get started with gardening, it is essential to know your growing zone to better plan for your seedlings and direct sows. This zone will dictate the growing seasons in your area and allow you to better prepare when planning out your next season. Depending on where you…

April 13, 20230Comments

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The Best 8 Vegetables to grow as a beginner gardener

Starting out, it can be very overwhelming and intimidating when learning how to grow your own food. It might seem like you have to start with a treasure trove of knowledge to ensure you can not kill a plant – but I can promise it is not as hard as it seems! These are the…

October 6, 20220Comments

ByThe Offbeat Gardener