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  • 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago Read More
  • gardener with glove fertilizing a pepper plant

    Why Timing Is So Essential When It Comes To Planting Peppers

    Figuring out the best time to plant pepper seeds or seedlings is a crucial step you shouldn't overlook when you want a fresh pepper harvest in the summer.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green 6 months ago Read More
  • a garden row of beet seedlings

    Don't Throw Out That Spent Paper Towel Roll. Use It For This Gardening Hack Instead

    If you're starting a garden, whenever you finish a roll of paper towels, set the tube aside. Here's how the spent roll can be used for a genius gardening hack.

    By Demi Phillips 6 months ago Read More
  • Two hands dropping vegetable seeds into dirt

    The Genius Hack That Makes Planting Tiny Vegetable Seeds A Breeze

    If you're struggling to pick up and plant tiny vegetable seeds individually, you should try this hack for easy planting when you're in the garden.

    By David Bugg 6 months ago Read More
  • Farmer harvesting and holding sunflower seeds

    How To Know When Sunflower Seeds Are Ready To Be Harvested For A Protein-Packed Snack

    Not only are sunflowers a pretty garden addition, but their seeds are perfect for sweet and savory preparations. Here's when to harvest them for prime snacking.

    By Jessica Riggio 6 months ago Read More
  • pouring beer into a trap, with a snail smelling it

    You Can Use Beer To Keep Slugs And Snails Out Of Your Garden For Good

    That pint of beer chilling in your fridge is all it takes to get rid of the pests in your home garden. Here's how to set up a successful beer trap.

    By Jaime Jacques 6 months ago Read More
  • blackberries in a strainer

    Don't Throw Out That Old Strainer. Use It For This Genius Garden Hack Instead

    When your strainer has seen its last days, don't throw it out, especially not if you garden. Instead of tossing it, use it for this ingenious garden hack.

    By Jessica Riggio 6 months ago Read More
  • Hand selecting a pineapple at the grocery store

    One Store-Bought Pineapple (And 16 Months) Is All You Need To Have An Abundance Of The Tropical Fruit

    Fans of pineapple, you can have your own supply of this sweet, tropical treat starting with one store-bought pineapple and 16 months or so of waiting.

    By Amanda Berkey 6 months ago Read More
  • Woman watering tomato plants

    Don't Throw Out Your Leftover Cooking Water. Use It For Your Garden Instead

    Leftover cooking water typically gets tossed, but your garden may be the perfect spot to repurpose it. Here's how to use it for your plants (and when not to).

    By Emmy Schneider-Green 6 months ago Read More
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