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How To Get Free Seeds From The Government by Amanda Blankenship Seeds might seem like a small expense, but any seasoned…
Should I Use Enviro Ice On My Plants? by Kathryn Vercillo Every week, I receive food from Hungryroot. It's a great…
From Trash to Treasure: Transform Shredded Paper Into Garden Gold by Amanda Blankenship Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might…
What Happens to Plants If You Use Enviro Ice on Them? by Amanda Blankenship About a year ago, I wrote our first article about…

5 Reasons a White Film Appears on Garden Soil

A white film across garden soil can make a healthy planting bed look like it belongs in a science experiment. That powdery layer often signals changes happening beneath the surface, and identifying the cause helps gardeners protect their plants and improve soil quality. Thankfully, a white coating does not automatically mean disaster has moved into…

7 Crops That Make Good Use of a Finished Corn Patch

A finished corn patch does not have to become an empty square of dirt waiting for next spring. Once the last ears disappear and the stalks come down, that sunny space can host another round of useful crops that love the leftover garden conditions. Gardeners often focus so much on growing corn that they forget…

Is It Time to Stop Encouraging New Growth on Perennials?

Gardeners love seeing fresh green shoots appear, but late-season new growth on perennials can create a tricky situation. As temperatures drop, that tender growth often lacks the strength needed to handle winter conditions, which means a little gardening excitement can turn into a seasonal headache. The goal is not to stop plants from growing altogether,…

5 Ways to Use Shade From Mature Crops Before They Come Out

A garden does not stop being useful just because one crop approaches the finish line. Mature plants such as corn, tomatoes, sunflowers, and trellised vines can create valuable shade that helps younger plants handle intense summer conditions before those older crops leave the garden. That leafy canopy above the soil acts like a tiny backyard…