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Sutton Foster’s Tomato Growing Tips

January 31, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

Raw Organic Vine Ripe Red Tomatoes

I just finished reading Sutton Foster’s book, “Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life.” I got it because she’s crocheting on the cover of the book and that’s my go-to craft. It’s also her go-to craft, however she enjoys many other crafts as well. She even mentions gardening in the book. Specifically, she talks about the…

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Filed Under: garden tips, plant growth Tagged With: how to grow tomatoes, tomato plants, tomato tips, tomatoes

To Prune or Not to Prune? Keeping Tomatoes in Check

June 28, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

tomato pruning

  To prune or not to prune, that is the question! Tomatoes are one of the most popular garden plants for a reason. They’re fairly easy to grow, produce an impressive yield, and are available in many interesting varieties. There are many schools of thought when it comes to tomato pruning. So what’s the right…

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Filed Under: plant growth Tagged With: dos and donts of pruning, dos and donts of pruning tomatoes, pruning tomatoes, tomato, tomato pruning, tomatoes

Profitable Greenhouse Crops: Money in Your Pockets

March 30, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

Interior of a hoop tunnel

You’ve been growing for a while. You’ve built a DIY greenhouse (or invested in one) and decided that you want to turn your hobby into a profitable small business. Which plants should you focus on growing to ensure steady cash flow? Here are the most profitable greenhouse crops that you should consider growing: Tomatoes Tomatoes…

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Filed Under: garden income, greenhouse Tagged With: garden income, greenhouse, herbs, income, leafy greens, making money in the garden, microgreens, tomatoes

The No-Cost Way to Increased Tomato Yields: Pruning

August 14, 2019 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

tomatoes

Hi, everyone! Apologies for the late posting.  I’ve known what I wanted to talk about this week for a while, but honestly, it’s tough to explain it well without a visual aid. Pruning tomatoes is one of the tasks that I either excel at or fail miserably to keep up with. I’m either diligent in…

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(X) Inexpensive Alternatives To Grow Lights

Inexpensive Alternatives To Grow Lights

Grow lights can be a really helpful tool for indoor gardening. Many people find that they are worth their cost. However, they aren’t cheap. Therefore, you might want to consider some of these inexpensive alternatives to grow lights. What Are Grow Lights? Grow lights are exactly what their name says: lights designed to help plants…

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Maintaining a Garden to Keep Your Indoors and Outdoors Clean

Gardening gives your home the required curb appeal and does wonder for your well-being. Physical exercise keeps blood pressure in check and contributes to a healthy weight, and interactions with flora improve your mental health and mood. Below is a list of ways to maintain your garden.   Watering Watering the plants is crucial and…

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4 Reasons to Volunteer for an Eco-Friendly Gardening Club

Volunteering is an amazing way to give back to society and spend your time in a fulfilling way. If you’re wondering whether to volunteer or what to volunteer for, there are a number of causes to volunteer for, including eco-friendly gardening. Read on to see four reasons why you should consider volunteering your time in…

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5 Ways Depression Costs Me In the Garden

5 Ways Depression Costs Me In the Garden

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