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How to Grow Cucumbers from Start to Harvest

How to Grow Cucumbers from Start to Harvest If you like pickles (or maybe just a fresh salad or snack), Cucumbers are by far one of the easiest and most productive vegetable plants to start with as a new gardener. They come in multiple varieties with different colors and sizes. The world is your oyster…

April 13, 20230Comments ByThe Offbeat Gardener

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Growing Green Beans from Seed to Harvest

Growing Green Beans from Seed to Harvest One of the easiest and most useful vegetables to grow in your garden can be the one and only BEAN. There are many varieties and can provide you with a bountiful harvest when planted and cared for properly. When starting out, it’s good to get an understanding of…

April 13, 20230Comments ByThe Offbeat Gardener

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How to pick the best Garden type for you

If you’re new to gardening, you’re probably wondering where to even start. A lot of factors come into play before you can even put a seed in the ground. Before you start, it is best to think about what type of garden would suit your lifestyle and living area best. Below are a few of…

October 10, 20220Comments ByThe Offbeat Gardener

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How to Start Seedlings for your Garden

Although it is possible to buy your transplants from your local nurseries, it is more cost effective to start your own plants from seeds. It also opens up more options as varieties can be limited depending on availability or demand. To get started, here are a few techniques on how to start seedlings for your…

October 6, 20220Comments ByThe Offbeat Gardener

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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