You might think your garden is flourishing thanks to careful watering, composting, and sunlight, but what if some of your beloved kitchen staples are quietly sabotaging your soil? It sounds wild, but the truth is that a few common household items can introduce toxins or unwanted elements into your garden, slowing growth or even harming…
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8 Ways to Reduce Garden Waste Before the Growing Season Starts
Spring will be here before you know it! One minute the beds are quiet and muddy, and the next you’re knee-deep in seed trays, pruners, and piles of leftover debris from last year. Before the growing season truly kicks off, there’s a golden opportunity to reduce garden waste, save time, and make your garden healthier…
12 Ways to Use Pumpkin Scraps in the Garden
Did you buy pumpkins for Halloween? After they are carved and displayed for the holiday, most pumpkins are tossed in the trash, especially if they start to rot. But gardeners know better. Did you know every part of the pumpkin can be repurposed? You can feed your soil, attract pollinators, or keep pests away in…