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Beginners guide to getting started planting tomatoes in a container garden

Tomatoes can be challenging to grow in containers, but they continue to rate among the most popular summer vegetables. A great benefit to growing tomatoes in containers is portability; you can move the containers to take advantage of the best growing conditions. Containers are particularly useful if you don't have in-ground garden space; containers can be placed on a balcony, porch, patio, driveway, or deck. You can enjoy homegrown tomatoes even if you don't have room for a traditional garden. F...

Planting herbs & vegetables in an elevated garden

Planting herbs & vegetables in an elevated garden

If you’re looking for an easier way to garden, elevated raised bed gardening may just be your new best friend. With this technique, you can harvest fruits and veggies, flowers and endless bunches of herbs with minimal effort. It’s easy to garden in e...

13 easy to grow and use herbs

What would pesto be without basil, or salsa without cilantro?  Whether used by the pinch or by the bunch; fresh herbs pull a recipe together by infusing the dish with unparalleled aromas and flavors.  Sometimes, when the effect you seek is subtle, re...

10 Pro Tips for Growing Your Own Vegetables

Growing your own garden is all the rage right now! The statistics show that as much as 42 million households in the United States are now growing their own vegetable garden. There are many reasons to grow your own vegetable garden but the biggest one...

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