Category: Good to Know
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Gardening is Good for the Environment
We already know gardens are good for our health: growing your healthy food, spending time in nature, and getting some exercise, to name just a few benefits. But did you know gardening is good for the environment? We’ve come up with eight great reasons to plant a garden for the environment: Gardens improve air quality. […]
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Two Methods For Testing Seed Viability
For this post in our Ask a Gardener series, Allan N. has asked us about testing seed viability: Q. I have a bunch of old seeds from years ago. Can I use them in my garden this year? How do I know if they’re still good? A. Great question! As gardeners across the country are […]
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The best way to water your vegetable garden
Looking for the best way to water your vegetable garden? Climates may differ, but the essentials of how to properly water a garden are the same everywhere. There are four key things to keep in mind to keep your garden thriving all summer long.
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Where to Put the Vegetable Garden
If you are completely new to vegetable gardening, one of the first things you need to think about is where to put the garden. In a small garden you usually don’t have many options. It has to go where there is room. Don’t make the mistake of putting it where it won’t work though. If the best […]
