By Claire Jones
One of the advantages of gardening in a raised bed is having a defined growing space that is relatively easy to protect from weather, pests, and temperature swings. I recently added Vego Garden’s greenhouse/frost cover and trellis system to my 4 × 8 raised bed to see just how useful it would be for extending …
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With another heat wave and possible heat dome settling over much of the country this week, gardeners need to think beyond simple watering. Extended periods of intense heat can stress plants, dry soil rapidly, damage roots, and even impact pollinators and bees. A few proactive steps can help your garden weather extreme temperatures with far …
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If you are on the fence about starting a garden in 2021, and have watched all your neighbors jump into growing everything under the sun, then read the following guest post from Carrie Spencer of TheSpensersAdventures. The images are property of TheGardenDiaries. Gardening can seem intimidating when you’re just starting out. Fortunately, most plants are …
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Growing your own food sounds like a great way to save money — until you spend a ton of money on soil and plants (not to mention a ton of time), only to end up with one measly tomato. Is growing your own food unrealistic, or can you really start a garden without spending a …
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