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10 Mistakes Gardeners Make With Pumpkins

October 18, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Gardeners make mistakes with pumpkins

You picture it every year: a patch full of plump orange pumpkins, glistening in the autumn sun, ready to become pies, porch décor, or neighborhood envy. But then reality hits—your vines wither, your pumpkins stay stubbornly green, or worse, your “harvest” looks more like a sad handful of orange baseballs. Pumpkins seem simple, but they’re…

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Why Gardeners Save More Money Starting Seeds in Fall

October 13, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Gardeners save more money starting seeds in Fall

Every gardener knows the excitement of spring—the rush to the garden center, the aisles bursting with bright green seedlings, and the irresistible temptation to grab one of everything. But those quick spring hauls? They add up fast. By the time you’ve loaded your cart with starter plants, soil amendments, and a few impulse buys (looking…

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