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7 Important Things You Need to Know About Hand Pollinating Veggies

7 Important Things You Need to Know About Hand Pollinating Veggies

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5 Tips to Reduce Animal Pest Damage in Your Vegetable Garden

5 Tips to Reduce Animal Pest Damage in Your Vegetable Garden

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5 Beginner Vegetable Growing Mistakes You Should Avoid

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7 Easy Steps to Blanch Vegetables Before Freezing

7 Easy Steps to Blanch Vegetables Before Freezing

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7 Important Tips on How to Avoid Tomato Blight

7 Important Tips on How to Avoid Tomato Blight

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5 Reasons Your Plants Are Dying And How You Can Keep Them Alive

5 Reasons Your Plants Are Dying And How You Can Keep Them Alive

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7 Important Tips for Garden Preparations Before You Go On Vacation

7 Important Tips for Garden Preparations Before You Go On Vacation

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7 Tips To Prepare Your Garden Before You Go On Vacation

7 Tips To Prepare Your Garden Before You Go On Vacation

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5 Gardening Apps You Didn’t Know You Had On Your Phone

5 Gardening Apps You Didn’t Know You Had On Your Phone

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6 Ways To Water Your Garden

6 Ways To Water Your Garden

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7 Tips For Watering Planters And Containers

7 Tips For Watering Planters And Containers

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5 Tips on Where to Put a Compost Bin

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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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    • 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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