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5 Shopping Mistakes to Avoid at The Garden Centre

5 Shopping Mistakes to Avoid at The Garden Centre

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5 Vegetables That Are Easy For Every Beginner To Grow

5 Vegetables That Are Easy For Every Beginner To Grow

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5 Great Ideas For Greener Gardening with Solar Power

5 Great Ideas For Greener Gardening with Solar Power

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7 Tips to Grow Your Own Fruit Trees

7 Tips to Grow Your Own Fruit Trees

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5 Garden Centre Mistakes You Need To Stop Making

5 Garden Centre Mistakes You Need To Stop Making

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7 Tips To Get Started With Apartment Homesteading

7 Tips To Get Started With Apartment Homesteading

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5 Ways That Make A Seed Catalogue A Valuable Resource!

5 Ways That Make A Seed Catalogue A Valuable Resource!

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3 Ways a Balcony Mini Greenhouse Can Help You Grow a Thriving Garden

3 Ways a Balcony Mini Greenhouse Can Help You Grow a Thriving Garden

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7 Passive Solar Ideas For Your Greenhouse

7 Passive Solar Ideas For Your Greenhouse

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Avoid These Mistakes at the Garden Centre!

Avoid These Mistakes at the Garden Centre!

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Grow Your Own Healthy, Fresh Food: A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Your First Vegetable Garden

Grow Your Own Healthy, Fresh Food: A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Your First Vegetable Garden

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The Secrets to a Successful Greenhouse: 7 Essential Building Tips

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Marc Thoma

I help families grow their own food at home so they can gain more control over what food they put on the table. I have over 15 years of experience growing food and am a published author.

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  • 5 Easy Steps to Grow Fresh Sprouts in Jars February 23, 2023
  • How to Make Elderberry Syrup: A Delicious and Natural Homemade Recipe February 22, 2023
  • Unlock the Power of Year-Round Gardening: 3 Reasons a Balcony Mini Greenhouse is a Must-Have February 18, 2023
  • 5 Garden Centre Shopping Mistakes to Avoid June 14, 2022
  • The Pros and Cons of a Lean-to Greenhouse vs. Freestanding Greenhouse April 26, 2022
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    • Growing VegetablesGrowing vegetables at home make sense if you value healthy, fresh, organic food.
    • Growing FruitGrowing fruit at home is not as difficult as you may think.
    • Growing HerbsGrowing herbs is very rewarding as it gives you fresher, tastier herbs conveniently just a few steps away from your kitchen.
    • Garden PlanningTo have a successful, bountiful garden you need to do some garden planning every year.
    • Gardening Tools and SuppliesHaving the right gardening tools and supplies always on hand will save you time and frustration.
    • Building SoilAn important step is to build soil not only at the beginning of setting up a food garden but also as an ongoing task to improve soil over time.
    • Plant CareNo one wants their plants to die, so putting plant care at the top of your priorities will make you more successful.
    • Garden MaintenanceGarden maintenance is an important task to keep your garden functioning well and avoid problems.
    • Gardener Care
    • Harvesting and PreparingAfter waiting for your plants to grow and produce crops, harvesting and preparing the fruits of your labour is so rewarding!
    • Greenhouse GrowingGreenhouses are a great way to extend the growing season and provide a place to start seeds and overwinter plants.
    • Container GardeningContainer gardening is perfect if you are growing on a balcony or patio or even indoors.
    • Kids Growing FoodOne way to provide healthy exercise outdoors, healthy food, responsibility and a sense of accomplishment is to get your kids growing food at home.
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