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How to: Square Foot Gardening Onions
Square foot gardening is a method where crops are planted in squares in a garden. By interplanting crops and growing your plants tight together, you can maximize your production and decrease pest problems. In this article we’ll explore the specifics of square foot gardening onions. Onions are excellent at repelling certain pests and are one…
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How To: Saving Seeds From Peppers
We love to grow every variety of peppers in our garden – sweet, ornamental, spicy, big small, we love them. With so many varieties in our garden, we started to save the seeds to save on purchasing seeds and to move closer towards self-sufficiency.. In this article we’ll share exactly what you need to know…
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Mini-Course Guide to Square Foot Gardening
Are you raising Gardening for the first and looking for a straight forward method? Are you an experienced gardener who wants to boost your harvest and grow more in the small space? GOOD NEWS! This course is for you with everything you need to know to get started square foot gardening. In this course I’ll…
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Best Pepper Companion Plants for a Better Harvest
I love experimenting with companion planting in our garden and observing which plants thrive next to each other. I’ve discovered that companion planting is both an art and a science, requiring ongoing experimentation to perfect. In this guide, I’ll go into the best practices for companion planting with peppers, as well as which plants to…
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Top 10 Tips for Growing Peppers in your Garden
If you’re passionate about growing your own vegetables, peppers are a fantastic addition to your garden. They’re versatile, adding a crisp, fresh flavor to salads or a rich depth to stews and chilies, and they bring vibrant color to your meals. However, cultivating peppers can be a bit challenging as they require specific conditions to…
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Best Pepper Varieties for the Home Garden
Peppers come in an incredible number of varieties. From sweet Bell Peppers to spicy Habanero, you can grow a number of different peppers to harvest and use in your kitchen or even for decoration. Below we go into the best pepper varieties for the home garden. Many of these are sold in your local garden…
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How to Grow Peppers: A Complete Guide
Peppers are vibrant and versatile plants that bring a splash of color to any garden. While I enjoy growing peppers, I often pass them along to friends and family because I’m sensitive to their spiciness! Peppers thrive in warm conditions and need plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive guide on…
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How Far will Free Range Chickens Roam?
Backyard chickens are often given full or monitored free range time and many people wonder: How Far will Free Range Chickens Roam? Below we’ll give you a quick answer and then go into more detail to help you figure out the best way to set up your chickens space to keep them safe and ensure…
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How to Grow Cucumbers in Raised Beds
Backyard farming has become an increasingly popular way for people to engage with their food sources and cultivate fresh, nutritious produce right at home. Growing your own vegetables not only provides a reliable supply of organic food but also offers numerous health and environmental benefits. One of my favorite gardening methods is to grow many…
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Lettuce Square Foot Garden Spacing and Tips
Square foot gardening is an efficient method to maximize harvest, increase plant diversity, and reduce weeds. It’s perfect for growing lettuce, which thrives in well-spaced plots. We’ve experimented with this garden method for several years and lettuce is always one of the main crops that thrive in a square foot garden. Below you can see…

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