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  • Cucumber plants growing in a greenhouse with large cucumbers on vines.

    Why Are Your Cucumber Plants Turning Out Bitter Every Single Time?

    Is your salad bitter? Do your harvested cucumbers taste off? Here's why your cucumbers may be bitter, from home or the store, and what you can do to help.

    By Brianna Gunter 6 months ago Read More
  • Chives on dark background

    Do Chives Regrow When You Cut Them?

    Chives are forgiving plants that are very easy to grow at home. But will the plant regrow once you pull out a few stems? Here's what you need to know.

    By Julia Mullaney 6 months ago Read More
  • A row of fruit in mason jars on a shelf

    Don't Toss That Jar Lid — Use It For This Handy Garden Hack

    Developing a reusable garden marker system has never looked easier with this simple repurposing hack for those old jar lids collecting dust in your cupboard.

    By Demi Phillips 6 months ago Read More
  • plant sprouting from soil of pot

    Grow This Tasty Herb With Your Tomatoes To Repel Insects

    Growing companion herbs alongside your tomatoes can help repel insects and keep your harvests healthy. This is one of the best herbs to choose.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 6 months ago Read More
  • wicker basket filled with fresh fruits and vegetables

    This Easy Patio Chair Upgrade Will Elevate Your Vegetable Garden — Literally

    Refresh plastic patio chairs with a coat of paint and repurpose them in your vegetable garden to make planting, watering, and harvesting easier. Here's how.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 6 months ago Read More
  • a person puts dishwasher detergent into the dishwasher

    Don't Throw Out Old Dishwashing Detergent Bottles. They're The Garden Tool You Didn't Know You Needed

    Don't toss that empty dishwasher detergent bottle. You can use it for years to come as a lightweight and super-convenient gardening tool — a watering can.

    By Jessica Riggio 6 months ago Read More
  • Claw foot tub flower garden

    Why Your Old Bathtub Is The Perfect Container For A Raised-Bed Vegetable Garden

    If you're looking for the perfect container to start your next raised garden in, you should try making the most out of an old bathtub. Here's why it works.

    By Julia Mullaney 6 months ago Read More
  • Spurge weed growing in the sand

    One Common Cooking Ingredient Can Eliminate Fast-Growing Spurge Weed From Your Garden

    If you're fighting a spurge weed problem in your garden, turn to this common ingredient you probably already have in your pantry.

    By Ashlen Wilder 6 months ago Read More
  • tray of plant seedlings

    How To Use Chopsticks In Your Garden As A Clever Tool For Growing Plants

    Have a drawer full of takeout chopsticks? Don't toss them. Here's how to put the wooden sticks to work in your garden to support growing plants.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green 6 months ago Read More
  • plants growing from soil

    This Gardening Hack Uses An Unexpected Kitchen Tool For Way Easier Seed Planting

    You can't just plant seeds anywhere you want. Growing plants requires careful planning, but it's made much easier with this unexpected kitchen tool hack.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 7 months ago Read More
  • misshapen carrots sitting on a wooden table

    Test Your Garden's Soil With Ease Using A Mason Jar. It's Seriously So Easy

    If you keep trying to grow food in your garden but nothing turns out right, there could be something wrong with the soil. Try testing it with a Mason jar.

    By Jaime Jacques 7 months ago Read More
  • Vibrant herb garden with flowers in a green yard

    Plant This Rustic Herb In Your Garden And Reap The Benefits Year After Year

    Some herbs you should always have on hand in your garden, especially this rustic herb. Once planted, you can enjoy its flavor and aroma year after year.

    By Ashlen Wilder 7 months ago Read More
  • Small black bugs on a green leaf

    Prevent Garden Pests From Ruining Your Hard Work With This Natural Oil

    Growing a garden takes a lot of hard work, and pests can undo it all quickly. That's why everyone should have this all-natural pest control oil on hand.

    By Sara Traynor 7 months ago Read More
  • Tomato plant with ripe tomatoes

    Get The Sweetest, Juiciest Home-Grown Tomatoes With Help From This Pantry Staple

    With a little helping hand in your soil, you can make your summer tomatoes more lush than ever. This is the secret ingredient that makes them next level.

    By Amanda Berkey 7 months ago Read More
  • Tomatoes on the vine

    The Adorable Flower That You Should Be Planting Alongside Tomatoes For Better Results

    If you’ve planted tomatoes before, or if you've spent any time gardening at all, you know tomatoes are a magnet for pests. These pretty flowers can help.

    By Sara Traynor 7 months ago Read More
  • Garden sprinkler

    The Costco Gadget That Knows When To Water You Vegetable Garden Better Than You Do

    Consider combining your passion for tech with your gardening prowess with this gadget from Costco that helps keep your watering on schedule.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 7 months ago Read More
  • A closeup of an ant hill

    The Absolute Easiest Way To Remove Ant Hills In Your Vegetable Garden

    Ridding your garden of ant hills without resorting to toxic chemicals is easy. Though not foolproof, this method will ensure your food is still safe to eat.

    By Tim Forster 7 months ago Read More
  • A a person tending to lettuce in a garden.

    The Baking Staple That May Actually Help Your Garden Grow

    If you have a garden, chances are you're always looking for ways to help it grow. This staple baking ingredient could very well be exactly what you need.

    By Betsy Parks 7 months ago Read More
  • mosquito on grass

    Grow This Tasty Plant In Your Garden To Keep The Mosquitos Away This Summer

    Having this plant on hand can provide quick respite from pesky mosquitos. Here's everything you need to know about using it and how effectively it works.

    By Gerard Jones 7 months ago Read More
  • Photo of red solo cups

    Turn Leftover Party Cups Into The Perfect Starter Home For Peppers

    If you're a gardener who likes to party, you might have an excess of leftover party cups that will make the perfect starter home for your pepper plants.

    By David Bugg 7 months ago Read More
  • lush oregano leaves

    The Indoor Gardening Mistake That's Ruining Your Oregano

    Having a hard time keeping your indoor oregano plant happy? There are two things to look out for when caring for this herb, but this common mistake is killer.

    By Jessica Riggio 7 months ago Read More
  • A person planting a seedling in the garden

    15 Unexpected Ingredients In Your Kitchen That'll Also Fertilize Your Garden

    Buying fertilizer for your garden can get expensive. There are many ingredients you might have in your kitchen that can give your plants the same nutrients.

    By Katie Melynn 7 months ago Read More
  • Hands with gloves holding bunch of carrots and beets in a garden

    What Is Intercropping? (And Why Your Vegetable Garden Probably Needs It)

    If you're starting a vegetable garden, you may want to try the age-old method of intercropping. Here's how and why this approach to growing crops is impactful.

    By Jaime Jacques 7 months ago Read More
  • Cans of Illy coffe displayed on a store shelf in Romania.

    Don't Throw Out That Old Coffee Can: The Clever Way To Reuse It When Gardening

    Coffee is what gets many of us out of bed in the morning, so coffee cans can stack up in the kitchen. Instead of tossing them, try reusing them in the garden.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 7 months ago Read More
  • Labeled herb garden

    This Grilling Tool Also Works Wonders For Organizing A Garden

    Keeping your garden organized only gets harder the bigger your garden becomes. This grilling tool can work wonders in helping you stay organized.

    By Sara Traynor 7 months ago Read More
  • Hands arranging soil around a tomato plant in a pot.

    Yes, You Can Grow More Tomatoes From Store-Bought Tomatoes. Here's How

    If you've got a leftover store-bought tomato, you can actually grow more tomato plants from its seeds. Here's how to plant and grow the fruit yourself.

    By Tim Forster 7 months ago Read More
  • garden with cabbage, lettuce, kale, and other veggies

    5 Veggies That Will Thrive In Your Shade Garden

    If your garden gets more shade than sunlight, you might think you can't grow good vegetables. Turns out, at least five veggies are perfect for shade gardens.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 7 months ago Read More
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