Best First Early Potatoes is a book written by Michigan farmers John Martine and Earle Ricks. They provide a great beginning for anyone interested in growing tubers, especially in the southern part of the United States. This book has received rave reviews from people who have followed the advice in it. The key to growing…
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If you’re a beginner in the world of planting vegetables, you may be thinking about investing in a sturdy Titan Squash Tunnel. Maybe you’ve worked hard for hours, staked your pea to the baseboard or put up what you deemed a sturdy frame only to have it crumble, wilt or fall over. Never again! The…
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If you are the type of person who likes to do things yourself, then vegetable gardening is for you. With a few easy tips and tricks, you can be an expert in no time at all. Vegetable gardening is a great hobby that you can pursue with your children, as well. And there are plenty…
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When growing snap peas, like any other vegetables, they are intended for harvest at the end of the growing season. If you have selected a southern climate that will be suitable for growing snap peas, then the best time to plant them is between late winter and early spring. Snap peas planted in a garden…
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With a few simple landscaping ideas, you can transform your backyard into a vegetable garden that will be the envy of everyone on your block. You don’t have to be the gardening world’s guru in order to succeed with vegetable gardening. All it takes is a little know-how and willingness to follow through on the…
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Summer’s coming and hot weather is in the air. Who doesn’t dread that? However, if you are able to brave the heat and enjoy eating your favorite summer meals, there are plenty of vegetables that are extremely tasty, fresh, and healthy during hot weather. If you are a gardener, you know the importance of planting…
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Soil testing and soil preparation are essential to a successful vegetable garden. Soil testing is used to determine the amount of nutrients (such as nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus) in your soil. Potting medium is used for planting vegetables so that they can develop into a healthy crop. Both of these activities should be done before…
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You are not the only one asking this question. Many gardeners are still confused about what to plant and how to mix it with the soil. The answer is simple-you just need to know what you are trying to accomplish and then do all the math to make sure that it will work. In most…
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How do I plant tomatoes in my garden? Are you a new gardener who wants to start growing your own vegetables? Growing vegetables can be an easy way to save money on grocery bills. However, there are several things to consider before jumping right in. Following these basic guidelines for planting, planning, preparing, and maintaining…
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Many people when asked the question “How deep should soil be for vegetables?” usually think that the answer is to be a lot deeper than what they are used to. They believe that their normal garden bed, or their vegetable planting bed, should be able to support the weight of several spindly vegetables growing on…
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