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7 Fall Companion Planting Combinations That Work

October 6, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Fall companion planting combinations work.

There’s something magical about fall gardening—the crisp air, the earthy smell of freshly turned soil, and the anticipation of harvesting veggies just as the leaves start to turn. But here’s the secret: fall gardening isn’t just about planting; it’s about pairing. Think of it like setting up your favorite friends at a dinner party—the right…

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9 Vegetables You Should Still Plant in October

October 1, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Some vegetables you should still plant in October.

Think October means the gardening season is over? Not so fast! While pumpkin patches and falling leaves steal the spotlight this time of year, your garden still has plenty of life left in it. In fact, October can be a surprisingly great month to get new veggies in the ground. With cooler temps, fewer pests,…

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Filed Under: plant growth Tagged With: beets, carrots, garlic, kale, lettuce, October, onions, radishes, spinach, swiss chard, Vegetable Garden, vegetable gardening, vegetables, veggies, winter vegetables

How to Use Grocery Scraps to Grow a Second Harvest

September 29, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

You can use grocery scraps to grow a second harvest.

You know that moment when you’re chopping veggies and tossing ends, stems, and peels into the trash or compost? Stop right there—because you might be throwing away your next meal. That’s right, your grocery scraps aren’t just scraps; they’re tiny greenhouses of potential waiting to sprout new life. Imagine regrowing lettuce from the base of…

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6 Things You Should Never Plant Next to Each Other

September 24, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

There are certain things you should never plant next to each other.

Gardens are like neighborhoods—some residents get along perfectly, while others just can’t stop causing drama. A mismatched planting can mean stunted growth, pest parties, or even plants fighting over the same nutrients. Some crops thrive when paired with companions, but others become full-blown rivals if forced to share space. Knowing which plants to keep apart…

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What To Do With Your Harvest

November 8, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

What to do with your harvest

  Winter weather is right around the corner. But if you’re anything like me, your garden is still bursting with produce. At the tail end of the season, gardeners can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the amount of produce they have on their hands. Here’s what to do with your harvest. What to do with your…

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