A popular technique for germinating seeds that can be difficult to get started is the Paper Towel Method. In this video I give a quick tutorial on how
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In Zone 9 there are few vegetable that grow very well in the Summer. The long days and scorching heat can wreak havoc on a garden. One of the few st
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In Zone 9, there will often times be winters that stay rather warm deep into the season. There have been a few winters that frost only shows up 2 o
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The best time of the year to prepare for the spring growing season is right in the middle of winter. Most crops stop producing during the winter all
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Basil is the worlds most famous herb. It is grown around the world and is used in countless recipes. When cared for properly basil is highly produ
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For many gardeners the best solution for growing vegetables at home is to have a raised bed garden. What is a Raised Bed Garden? Raised beds
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Spinach is a very popular leafy green. Its flavor as well as nutrient contents make it a favorite on the table and in the garden. Spinach is a fas
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It will give your plants garlic breath, but it's well worth making this Garlic Fire Spray as an organic solution to insect pests in your vegetable gar
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A Square Foot Garden could be the ideal method if you're OCD. It's also great for those -- like me -- who enjoy the detail and general persnickityness
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This spring I had great success -- actually my only success -- with starting tomatoes indoors from seed. I am thrilled to now be equipped to start see
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