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Hardening Off: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

A friend recently asked me about the process of hardening off plants, so I decided to answer the question here. Hardening off is something I didn’t realize was necessary when I first began gardening. I didn’t have to deal with the consequences of skipping the step, though, because in my early gardening days I mostly…

Seed Starting on a Budget Series: Avoid These 5 Mistakes

You’re bound to mess up at some point or another in your gardening life. That’s fine. I’ve made plenty of errors in the ten or so years that I’ve been a gardener. Much that I’ve learned is the result of messing up. I love that I’m able to experiment in my garden, and if I…

Seeding Square Review: An Essential Tool for the Square Foot Gardener

**Amazon coupon code valid until May 7th, 2019 for 10% off: 10Y6ZZAG The Square Foot Gardening method has been my go-to since I began gardening. I love it for many reasons. It allows me to maximize my planting space. Close spacing keeps weed growth to a minimum. My favorite aspect, though, is how organized everything…

How Honey Bees Help Humans

It’s incredible to think that a tiny (and sometimes annoying) insect such as the honeybee is so important to humans. Honeybees help humans in many ways, from giving us food to fueling the local and international economy. Therefore, shrinking bee populations have become such a primary concern for both beekeepers and the general public. Research…