I’ve written before about some of the myths surrounding the use of Epsom salts in the garden, but today I’m going to share with you some good reasons to keep Epsom salts in your garden shed. While Epsom salts aren’t the secret ingredient for growing great tomatoes as some would say, they are a good source of micronutrients for your…
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If you’re like me, you’ve been collecting tomato seeds for the last several seasons. You might also be like me in that you enjoy growing new varieties every year. This can lead to a build up of quite a variety of tomato seeds in your seed collection. But exactly how long are tomato seeds viable? Tomato seeds are viable for…
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Pumpkins are a staple in fall decor, and more and more we’re seeing families choose unique and, you might even say, ugly pumpkins for their holiday decorating projects. So I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the most unusual pumpkin varieties to look for this fall. Side note: All pumpkins are a type of…
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One of the most important gardening tasks that you should be taking on is learning how to save seed from your homegrown produce. It’s quite simple to save seed from most vegetables, and peppers are no exception. The first thing you’ll want to consider is which plants to save seed from. Similar to saving seeds from other types of produce…
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As the end of August approaches, summer’s sweltering heat promises to give way into autumn’s cool breezes. And I can’t help but get excited about the upcoming changing of the leaves & the season of pumpkin everything. In looking at fall decor trends, I was inspired to see how much nature’s beauty adds when striving to achieve that perfect fall…
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