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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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Filed Under: garden tools Tagged With: backyard garden, backyard gardens, carrots, celery, gardening, garlic, grocery budget, grocery garden, grocery scraps, grocery shopping, grocery store, grocery stores, herbs, lettuce, onions, potatoes

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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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: backyard garden, backyard gardens, beans, beginner gardeners, Beginner gardening guide, Beginner gardening tools, best plants, cabbage, carrots, corn, cucumbers, dill, dividing plants, gardening dangers, gardening tips, onions, plants, potatoes, sage, strawberries, tomatoes

The One Plant You Shouldn’t Put Next to Tomatoes – According to Gardeners

June 6, 2025 by Teri Monroe Leave a Comment

potato and tomatoes

Tomatoes are a staple in many home gardens, and for good reason. They’re versatile, delicious, and relatively easy to grow. But if you’re planning your garden layout, there’s one important rule to follow. Don’t plant tomatoes next to potatoes. Here we’ll discuss why planting these two next to each other is a big no-no. Why…

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How to Reuse Grow Bags

October 28, 2020 by Steph Coelho 1 Comment

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  Grow bags are an excellent container option for the frugal gardener. They’re extremely versatile and work for a variety of plants. Did you know that you can reuse them from year to year, too? Here’s how to reuse grow bags and save money down the line. What is a grow bag? A grow bag…

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Filed Under: container gardening, frugality, gardening methods, potatoes Tagged With: container gardening, fabric containers, fabric pots, frugality, grow bags, potatoes, reusing grow bags

Can You Grow Potatoes in Containers?

March 16, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

Grow Potatoes In Containers

  Growing potatoes is so incredibly fun. With a little bit of patience, you’ll be digging up spuds towards the end of the season. The taste of freshly dug potatoes is unparalleled. People say the same about tomatoes, but I genuinely think potatoes win the contest for best-tasting garden edible. Compared to a storebought potato,…

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