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07/28/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
6 Vegetables to plant now for a fall harvest
For most gardeners, midsummer is the time to harvest crops sown in spring, such as berries and tomatoes. But you can also plant crops in midsummer for a fall harvest. The secret to an abundant fall garden is planting fast-growing crops now while the soil is still warm. Warm summer soil allows seeds to germinate quickly. You also […]
07/19/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
9 vegetables that are the easiest to grow in containers
You don’t need to have a backyard to grow your own food. If you’re limited to a cramped balcony, a small patio or even just a sunny windowsill, you can still grow vegetables. The key is to use containers, such as pots, planter boxes and barrels. You can even recycle old baskets and reusable bags […]
07/18/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Top 6 organic fertilizers for your garden
The use of fertilizers dates back 8,000 years, when early farmers used manure to fertilize their crops. However, modern, commercial agriculture has now become heavily dependent on toxic synthetic fertilizers. These man-made chemicals allow farmers to temporarily increase the yield of their crops, but they also destroy beneficial soil microorganisms, cause air and water pollution and […]
07/12/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Weed-free gardening: 4 tips for effective weed control
Weeds are a gardener’s worst nightmare. For starters, they compete with plants for nutrients and water. Weeds can also overrun a garden if left unchecked. As such, weeds can cause plants to wither or stunt their growth. Fortunately, there are many ways to get rid of weeds and prevent them from coming back without having to […]
07/10/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
6 Most important skills every homesteader should learn
Living on a homestead seems like sunshine and rainbows from afar. But there’s actually more to homesteading once you get up close and personal. You’ll need to know more than just how to keep the house clean, the animals fed and the vegetables watered. But don’t fret. Each homesteading skill you learn will take you one step […]
07/07/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
14 Ways to preserve blackberries for long-term storage
Blackberries have one of the shortest peak seasons of all fruits in the United States, where harvests usually run from July to August. Blackberries also don’t ripen after they’ve been picked, so they have to be picked when they’re exactly ripe. This means you have a very short window for enjoying sweet and juicy blackberries. Luckily, there are several […]
07/06/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
12 Shrubs and trees you should have in your permaculture garden
Permaculture, a portmanteau of “permanent agriculture,” is a method of gardening that enables plants to take care of each other and of the garden as a whole. In a permaculture garden, each plant has a specific purpose. Some plants are used exclusively for food. Others are planted for medicine. Some plants are even used to attract […]
06/28/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
6 Best containers for growing vegetables
Terracotta pots, footed tubs and hanging baskets overflowing with fragrant flowers add appeal to a garden. But container gardening also serves a practical purpose. It’s ideal for those with little or no garden space. In addition to growing flowers, gardeners limited to balconies, patios or windowsills can also produce a variety of vegetable crops in containers. Herbs like […]
06/21/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Sustainable living: 5 Things to consider when farming off the grid
Going off-grid is a serious decision for preppers. Off-grid living comes with its own unique challenges, such as how to generate enough power, where to get water and how to dispose of waste. These challenges can be compounded for preppers who are looking to start growing their own food in off-grid homesteads. If you want to grow […]
06/08/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Seed starting 101: 4 Good reasons to start seeds indoors
Though it’s possible to grow a vegetable garden by buying seedlings from your local garden center, it’s better to start your garden by growing seeds indoors. For one, it’s way cheaper than buying seedlings every time you want to grow something. Plus, you can buy seeds for more varieties than you will find for sale […]
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