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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…

6 Smart Uses for Fallen Pine Needles Around Acid-Loving Plants

Pine needles often end up as the forgotten gold of the backyard, scattered under trees while gardeners reach for bags of commercial mulch. Around acid-loving plants, those fallen needles can serve a useful purpose, helping create a comfortable growing environment for plants that prefer slightly acidic soil. Instead of sweeping them away like yard clutter,…

Should You Thin Late-Sown Root Crops Differently in Warm Soil?

Late-sown root crops need a slightly different game plan when warm soil enters the picture. Carrots, beets, radishes, and turnips do not simply follow the same rules in July or August that they follow during the cool days of spring. Warm soil changes how quickly seeds wake up, how closely seedlings compete, and how much…

8 Edible Flowers That Can Bridge the Gap Between Summer and Fall

Flowers do more than decorate a garden when summer starts slipping toward autumn. Several colorful blooms can bring fresh flavors to the kitchen, extend the harvest season, and add a little garden excitement when many plants start slowing down. Edible flowers create a fun connection between the overflowing days of summer and the cozy flavors…

Can Milk Jugs Protect Young Fall Crops From Hungry Rabbits?

A few empty milk jugs can become a surprisingly effective garden defense when rabbits start treating fresh fall seedlings like a backyard salad bar. With a little cutting, cleaning, and clever placement, these everyday containers can help shield tender plants while they establish themselves. Fall gardens often begin with excitement and end with frustration when…