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Extend the Harvest with Succession Planting

Extend the Harvest with Succession Planting

As we start to get our garden plans in order for this year, succession planting is something that absolutely should be included in our calen...

New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map: How will it affect your garden?

New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map: How will it affect your garden?

In December 2023, the USDA updated their Plant Hardiness Zone Map based on data from the past 30 years and many of us are now in new zones. ...

Three Ways to Start Your Own Sweet Potato Slips

Three Ways to Start Your Own Sweet Potato Slips

There are three different ways we can easily get our own sweet potato slips started either from our own harvested sweet potatoes or from sto...

Late Summer Succession Planting

Late Summer Succession Planting

Succession planting is a really valuable technique to ensure a continuous harvest throughout the summer and into the fall. By staggering pla...

Steps For Growing a Fall Garden

Steps For Growing a Fall Garden

It seems like we were just talking about the things we can do to help our gardens survive through all the summer heat and now we’re al...

Beginner's Guide to Growing Zucchini

Beginner's Guide to Growing Zucchini

Growing zucchini and other summer squashes is a rewarding experience that can provide an abundant and healthy harvest. However, for beginnin...