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When to Plant Vegetable Seeds

Wondering when to plant vegetable seeds? Confused by the information on packets? I know I am. Here’s a way to finally understand when to plant vegetable seeds.
Four Groups of Vegetable Seeds (and some fruits)

There are four groups of fruit and vegetable seeds when it comes to planting. Know this and know the average date of [...]

Self Watering Containers

In exploring container gardening for my deck I came across the idea of self-watering containers.
Today’s article is by Mike Lieberman who kindly agreed to share his knowledge on container vegetable gardening.
Last year when I was first became interested in gardening on my fire escape, I knew that my options were limited as [...]

I’m a gardener because…

I’m a gardener because my mom’s father cared for primroses and potatoes and every spring he made a pilgrimage to buy baby leeks from his cousin, who ran a garden supply company, which was really hard for Grandpa to reach without his own car.
Grandpa was one of the garden lovers in my life, and [...]

Mama, I’d Like to Learn About Birds

I have a special guest for you today, a guest who is keen to learn about birds. Enjoy!

Dear Mama,
I really want to spend some time with you this weekend learning about birds! I heard about the Great Backyard Bird Count and I am really excited to identify new birds. We only have to spend 15 [...]

Step by Step Gardening Club

Do you want to plant a new garden this year, pick out some flowers to attract butterflies or birds, grow vegetables with your kids for the first time, or change to more organic management?
Maybe you want to do something in the garden, but you’re just not sure where to start. Gardening might be a new [...]

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When to Plant Vegetable Seeds

Self Watering Containers

I’m a gardener because…

Mama, I’d Like to Learn About Birds

Step by Step Gardening Club

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