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5 Creative Ways to Use a Native Garden with Kids

May 14, 2021 by Julie Polanco

Planting a garden with kids can be one of the most rewarding ways to teach them about plants. It provides a custom made nature study experience and it offers many other benefits as well. For example, planting a vegetable garden can help children appreciate their food more. And, that is probably the most common type …

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Basics of lasagna style gardening

June 20, 2020 by Julie Polanco

If you are new to gardening, you may not be familiar with advanced techniques like tilling the ground and digging for certain types of drainage. In this case, a good method to use is called lasagna style gardening. This type of gardening is often referred to as layer gardening. This style of preparing the soil …

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Regrow vegetables from kitchen scraps

June 11, 2020 by Julie Polanco

If you intend to grow your own vegetables in your backyard or on your patio, you can always start from seeds or use plants that have already been started by the local nursery. Another option is to regrow vegetables from kitchen scraps. Kids love this! It’s an opportunity to show them some of the amazing …

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Different types of compost

May 28, 2020 by Julie Polanco

As you begin to learn more about growing your own food and starting a vegetable or herb garden, you will find that composting is high on the list of recommendations. With composting, you are using organic material to improve your soil naturally. This helps those vegetables and plants to grow faster and with higher quality. …

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Knowing when to plant different vegetables

May 27, 2020 by Julie Polanco

When growing your own fruits and vegetables, the first thing you need to know is when to plant different vegetables. Planting at the right time can make all the difference. But, many times this is the one hurdle that keeps us from planting at all. Let’s take a look at these tips for determining the …

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benefits of eating microgreens

Benefits of Eating Microgreens

May 26, 2020 by Julie Polanco

When the seeds of fruits and vegetables develop tiny roots and their first true leaves start to show they are considered microgreens. This means they are in between the growth stages of sprouts and baby greens. It also means that you can harvest microgreens within two to three weeks after you’ve planted them in the …

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how to improve your soil hands holding soil with cover crops

How to improve your soil naturally

May 21, 2020 by Julie Polanco

Where I live, the soil is thick with clay and is generally considered to be nutrient poor. I had to figure out ways to combat this. So, after some research, I learned what to add to my soil so that it would grow healthier, bigger, more disease resistant vegetables. These tips for how to improve …

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carrots in the ground in a square foot garden method

Basics of the square foot method of gardening

May 20, 2020 by Julie Polanco

There’s no disputing the health benefits of growing your own food, but how do you decide which method to try? There are many ways to grow your own food, from growing fruit plants inside your home near a window, to having a container garden or a large plot of land with herbs and vegetables. Another …

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a tomato plant with ripe tomatoes easy to grow

Easy Things to Grow in Your Beginner Garden

May 13, 2020 by Julie Polanco

If you are looking to start growing your own food, vegetables will probably be a large part of that. While you can grow just about any vegetable you want – depending on the season – there are some that are definitely easier for beginners. Here are some easy things to grow when you are just …

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Health benefits of growing your own food like eggplants, carrots, tomatoes, zucchini, and other fresh vegetables

Health Benefits of Growing Your Own Food

May 12, 2020 by Julie Polanco

You may have wondered in the past if growing your own food is worth the effort. The short answer is yes. In fact, there are many reasons why you should garden, from saving money to having access to produce without chemicals. There also happen to be quite a few health benefits of growing your own …

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carrots, tomatoes, lettuce, and cukes are good reasons for why you should plant a garden

Why you should garden

May 6, 2020 by Julie Polanco

Well, spring is well underway. It’s a great time to start a garden from scratch. Maybe you’ve thought about it, but still aren’t sure whether or not you should grow your own food. If so, this handy list of the many reasons why you should garden can help change your mind. Why you should garden …

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how to start a garden from scratch with soil and small plants

How to start a garden from scratch

March 9, 2020 by Julie Polanco

Now is the time to learn how to start a garden from scratch! Having a garden has a lot of advantages. Growing your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs saves you money at the grocery store on food, jams and jellies, flavorings, medicines, and even homemade gifts. It also insures that all your favorites are always …

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