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How to Grow and Plant Rhubarb

Rhubarb's tart, colorful stems offer a tangy flavor that is typically tamed with sugar (or strawberries). Get expert tips for growing rhubarb at home.

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Growing Peppers

From sweet to spicy to just hot as heck, get expert tips on growing peppers in your home garden, even indoors from Bonnie Plants.

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Gifts for Gardeners

We've got 7 super-handy gifts for gardeners that every gardener will love. Discover what they are, and read all about them, right here.

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You Must Use a Good Potting Mix

When you look at the root system of a Bonnie plant, you’ll find a “soil” mix that grows healthy roots. You may be surprised that it is not real soil from the earth. Instead, it's a potting mix (also called potting soil)... .

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How to Plant a Fall Garden

If you're new to gardening, you might not realize that the growing and harvesting season can extend into fall. Learn how you can stretch your growing season.

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How to Grow and Plant Eggplant

Discover expert techniques for growing eggplant. When you learn how to grow eggplant the right way, you'll get a big harvest of these sun-loving veggies.

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Growing Kale

Learn expert tips for growing kale. This cold-hardy vegetable can be planted in spring or fall, and is easy to care for if you follow these tips.

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How to Organize a Community Garden

Running the garden day-to-day requires that someone be in charge of the garden, volunteers, and activities. Forming a garden club helps fulfill duties that get the garden off the ground: establishing rules, reviewing applications, and assigning individual plots....

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Salsa Garden in Containers

It doesn't take much room to grow your own fresh ingredients for homemade salsa. Just follow this easy salsa garden container planting plan.

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Pizza Garden in Containers

Grow pizza ingredients fresh right outside your door with this pizza garden designed for containers. It's perfect for patios!

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9 Mistakes New Gardeners Make—and How to Avoid Them

Every new gardener makes mistakes, but don’t be discouraged! We’re here to help so you can enjoy growing your own food without getting frustrated. Read on to learn some of the most common mistakes made by beginner gardeners—and how to avoid them.

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Prep Soil Now for Next Season

Before you lock up those garden tools for the winter, here’s a great idea for getting a jumpstart on your spring garden: Spend a bit of time improving the soil in your beds. Not only will it put you on the path to a healthy, productive garden...

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Planting Peppers Step-by-Step

Planting peppers in your garden, whether you plant in ground, in raised beds, or in containers, is easy with our step-by-step instructions.

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Growing Asparagus

Unlike most vegetables, asparagus plants are perennial, which means the same plants grow in your garden year after year. The spears that we enjoy as a vegetable are the new shoots that emerge in spring. The most important part of growing asparagus is to realize that it will take a couple of seasons before you taste the first bite of homegrown asparagus.

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Creative Ways to Grow Food on Your Deck

Discover the many ways you can grow food on your deck in containers, including window boxes, hanging baskets,vertical growing, upcycled containers, and more.

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One Simple Step to a More Successful Tomato Season

Tomatoes require a good balance of sun and water to grow, but many gardeners forget calcium-rich soil is also important. Read on to learn more.

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Tea Garden in Containers

Brew your own tea from freshly picked herbs grown in your very own tea garden in containers. Just follow our easy planting plan.

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Herb Garden in Containers

Grow fresh herbs to add flavor to soups, salads, beverages, and more in this simple herb garden designed for containers.

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Good Soil Means Good Vegetables

Vegetables need good soil. Roots will grow deeply and soak up nutrients for healthy, productive plants. Here is how to prepare your garden soil.

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What Can I Grow in a Pot?

Almost any vegetable or herb will grow in a pot, but it helps to put the right variety of vegetables in the right size pot. Learn how with Bonnie Plants.

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Feeding the Soil Feeds Your Plants

One of the most important elements of a successful garden is good soil. Without it, plants just won't flourish. Find out how to feed your soil.

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Growing Herbs in Containers

Using containers to grow herbs can be an excellent way to garden in a small space. Learn the benefits of herb container gardening and get tips.

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Protecting Strawberries from Birds

Of all the ways that gardeners try protecting strawberries from birds, bird netting offers the best solution. Learn how to safely protect your strawberries.

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Marinated Sweet Peppers & Fresh Mozzarella