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Vegetables for Raised Bed Gardens

Lynn — Thu, 18 May 2023 14:10:11 +0000

Raised garden beds are a great option for raising vegetables, providing an optimal environment for growth. Among other benefits, raised beds allow for easy access and management and the ease of soil enrichment. So, let’s dive into the advantages and disadvantages of raised bed vegetable gardening, the best vegetables for raised bed gardens, what vegetables...

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Onion Companion Plants

Lynn — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:34:00 +0000

This week, we are exploring the top 10 onion companion plants and how their interactions help your garden thrive. We’ll also cover the vegetables, herbs, and flowers you should keep away from your onions to prevent stunting growth and spreading diseases. Onions are a culinary staple. Growing a variety of onions in your home garden...

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Companion Planting Chart + Guide

Lynn — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:30:56 +0000

In this post, we discuss the benefits of companion gardening and how it can enhance your garden this year. Download and print our Companion Planting Chart for easy reference throughout the gardening season. There are numerous tips and tricks available for growing a healthy and thriving garden at home. I am thrilled to embark on...

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Mid-Summer Vegetable Garden and Succession Planting

Lynn — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 20:01:27 +0000

We returned home from our 3-week vacation and could not wait to see, in this order, Flora and our vegetable garden. Flora was all joy and sunshine, but our garden looked a wee bit sad. My dad diligently tended the garden in our absence, but the heat of Eastern North Carolina took its toll on...

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Compost Tea – What and Why

Lynn — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 16:24:33 +0000

What is compost tea? Why is compost tea good for my organic garden? This post is the second of four articles about Compost and Compost Tea. If you haven’t already done so, read all about Compost: what it is and why you want to use it. After this post, head over to read How to...

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Organic Vegetable Garden Diary, May 13, 2015

Lynn — Thu, 14 May 2015 23:13:42 +0000

This is a great time of year to be a gardener. You can really see growth in your plants from one day to the next, let alone one week to the next. The horizontal bars on the trellis are a great measurement tool to gauge the growth from week to the next. In one...

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