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Of the vegetables that are planted as seeds directly into the garden: Some are considered “cool-season” vegetables, which need a cool period to germinate, and others are “warm-season” vegetables, which need the soil to be warm enough to germinate and will not survive a frost. Here’s a helpful list: Cool-Season Vegetables Vegetables that have seeds that will germinate in … [Read more...] about Sowing Seeds in the Vegetable Garden

It seems that people use money as an excuse more often than space or time when it comes to growing their own food. Everyone has a budget to follow, and while vegetable gardening may be a part of that budget, there are likely some constraints. You can grow vegetables without spending a lot of money by being creative and resourceful. You don't need to buy a lot of gardening … [Read more...] about Vegetable Gardening on a Budget

Every new gardener is bound to make some mistakes, such as planting mint and geraniums together in a window box (who knew that mint would bully everything in its path?) or choosing the "perfect" planting spot in early spring, only to find that it is covered in shade after the trees leaf out. Don't worry if you're just starting out gardening and make mistakes. It's natural, … [Read more...] about 14 Biggest Garden Planning Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making

Although it takes a lot of patience to garden, there are some flowers that only take a short time to bloom. This can be more practical if you're impatient or if you missed the planting season. Fast-growing flowers are also great for DIY arrangements, and they make your garden more inviting for birds and bees. We've got a great selection of fast-blooming flowers that we know … [Read more...] about 17 Fast Growing Flowers That Bloom Quickly

If you live in a dry climate and are struggling to keep your garden alive, I have some simple solutions that can help you save time and money. I know what it’s like to grow food and flowers in difficult conditions, and I’ve discovered many ways to make it easier. The price of water is constantly increasing. By taking a few minutes to improve our garden design and watering … [Read more...] about 14 Water Saving Tips for the Vegetable Garden