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14 Vegetable Seeds You Can Still Plant in September
On August 27, 2021 by VladToday I want to share with you a list of 14 veggies that you can still plant in your garden in September. Just because summer is over it doesn’t mean you can’t plant anything in your garden. As your summer crops ripen and you finish harvesting them, you will start having a lot of empty
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How to grow Ruth Stout potatoes
On August 25, 2021 by VladWe already discussed the main ideas of gardening using Ruth Stout’s method, a permaculture gardening technique that uses hay. Today I want to share more details and focus on how to grow potatoes using the Ruth Stout method. Potatoes are by far one of the easiest crops to grow using Ruth Stout’s method and that’s
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Backyard Berry Bush: The Best Berries for Your Garden
On August 7, 2021 by VladBerries are an infinite source of vitamins, they’re delicious and can be used in a wide variety of recipes for jams, cakes, smoothies, you name it. They can also be quite pricey and growing your own will save you a pretty penny or can bring you some extra income. The type of berry bushes you
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12 Vegetable seeds you can plant in May
On May 6, 2021 by VladYou might think planting your vegetable seeds in May might be too late for proper germination, but the warm temperatures in temperate climates, without the risk of overnight frost, make it the perfect time to plant many of the vegetables for your summer and fall garden. The main thing you have to know before starting
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14 Vegetable Seeds You Should Plant in March
On March 9, 2021 by VladSpring is just around the corner, and for those of us who live in a temperate climate, this is the perfect time to start thinking about what seeds to sow in March. To make it easier for beginner gardeners, I’ve put together a list of the types of vegetables and fruits that are best to
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How to grow better beets
On January 31, 2021 by VladBeets have always been one of our most successful crops and since we also love eating them, we usually grow quite a lot. We’ve always used the same method for growing them and we’ve had amazing results every season. At least in our garden, beets were so easy to grow, we were surprised when we
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Never Use Chemicals Again! Here Are 2 Tried and Tested Methods for Eco-friendly Aphid Control!
On July 25, 2020 by VladAphids are one of the most common bug infestations that affect gardens around the world. Left unchecked they can deal a lot of damage to your plants. Luckily there are some really effective, accessible, and easy to use organic pest control for aphids, that will help you have healthy plants without causing harm to the
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My chicken is brooding! What should I do?
On May 19, 2020 by VladWhen you first start growing chickens, especially if you start with young chicks, you might not think about the fact that one day, inevitably, your chickens will start brooding. This is a normal part of any hen’s life and it shouldn’t scare you. Depending on what you plan to do next, either stop it from
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What to do during quarantine? Grow a plant, any plant!
On April 11, 2020 by VladThe COVID-19 outbreak got most of us isolated at home. If you’re also stuck inside, wondering what do to while the quarantine is over, I challenge you to grow a plant during this time. If you love gardening this activity is right up your alley, but if you never tried to sprout a seed in
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How to protect your poly tunnel greenhouse from strong winds
On March 30, 2020 by VladHaving a high tunnel greenhouse is a blessing for most gardeners. It allows us to expand our growing season considerably, or even grow all year round in some areas, and it also gives us the chance to grow things that wouldn’t otherwise fair well in our local climate. However, installing a polytunnel greenhouse in a