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Best Companion Plants for Common Vegetables

The Best Companion Plants for 12 Common Vegetables

When planning and starting your garden, there are already a number of things that can feel overwhelming. Although planting your vegetables on a plant by plant basis can also work, it can however cause a number of challenges such as diseases, pests, and soil requirements. In this guide, you will be able to start companion…

May 15, 20230Comments ByThe Offbeat Gardener

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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 ByThe Offbeat Gardener

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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 ByThe Offbeat Gardener

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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 ByThe Offbeat Gardener

Garden How-To's

How to Amend Soil for Vegetable Gardens

A practice that is good to learn as you become a more experienced gardener is to learn how to properly amend your soil. This is done by adding materials to your soil to help improve overall drainage, water retention, structure, and nutrient composition. Understanding the basics can greatly improve your home garden for seasons to…

May 9, 20231Comment ByThe Offbeat Gardener

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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 ByThe Offbeat Gardener

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Everything to know about growing Watermelons

Summertime is the time when everyone is outside and enjoying sun and family gatherings. These occasions would never be complete without the ever popular watermelon. Growing watermelons does take time and planning to ensure you have the right space and growing conditions to have the best tasting melon on the block. If you’re just as…

April 16, 20230Comments ByThe Offbeat Gardener

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How to Grow the Best Tomatoes this Season

Tomatoes are one of the most popular and favorite types of vegetable to grow. I personally love growing all varieties and enjoy the large output that these plants can produce. If you’re itching to experiment and grow with this delicious plant, here are a few tips for growing and harvesting tomatoes. Types of Tomatoes When…

April 16, 20230Comments ByThe Offbeat Gardener

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The most useful Tools to have in your Garden

The Most Useful Tools to have in your Garden With Spring now here, it is the time where everyone is getting ready to start their garden and start planting for the upcoming season. Starting out, it can be overwhelming on what tools are necessary to begin the planting process but the good news is that…

April 13, 20230Comments ByThe Offbeat Gardener

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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 ByThe Offbeat Gardener