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How to start a garden

To begin, cut the grass in the area and cover it with cardboard or layers of newspaper to kill it. The paper will decompose ...
Growing up on a farm, I thought everyone had an acre or two set aside as a vegetable garden. It wasn't until I owned my first home that I was faced with starting a garden from scratch in a different ...
If you don't already have a hummingbird garden, there are so many reasons (like gorgeous flowers) you'll want one. Here are ...
Fretting about rising grocery prices has become a national pastime, as people scramble to find ways to shop without breaking the bank. As a result, social media is packed with posts from people ...
After a dreary winter, the sight of sprouting plants and budding flowers is a feast for the eyes. You can add to the beauty or grow your own produce by starting a garden. Whether you prefer a yard ...
As temperatures cool, the robust harvest keeps tables full of fresh greens as other types of vegetables soon fade away. An indoor herb garden is a great “first garden” as it is less challenging than a ...
Many people begin planning their gardens as early as winter, but if you’re just now thinking of starting your own, it’s not too late. For NHPR's How to New Hampshire series, Kaylin Lustig from Grow ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Drum roll, please: We are six weeks away from the first day of spring. Recent warm Colorado days have previewed the changing seasons, but we know that along ...
Some may look forward to gardening in autumn. Crisper days, cozier mornings, and generally cooler temperatures are just a few benefits of fall gardening. But while spring and summer have a plethora of ...