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Beat the Drought with These Techniques

Good water management leads to a healthy plant, and healthy plants are able to withstand insect and disease pressures better than unhealthy ones.

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Drought-Busting Techniques

As summer heats up, use these drought-busting techniques to keep your garden watered, healthy, and productive throughout the season.

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Growing Tarragon

Growing Mexican tarragon is a great idea if you love the flavor of French tarragon but live in a warmer region of the country.

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Hot Summer Tips for Watering the Garden

Watering the garden in hot weather is crucial. Learn the best ways to water your garden in the summertime so your plants will thrive.

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Drought Busters Respond With Many Good Ideas

Bonnie gardeners share their techniques and advice about how to deal with a drought. Don't let Mother Nature foil your plants—take control of your garden.

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Growing Mustard Greens

Mustard greens are very nutritious and easy to grow. Get expert tips for growing mustard greens in spring or fall gardens.

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Hybrid vs. Heirloom

There is a lot of confusion out there regarding the difference among heirloom, hybrid, and GMO plants, especially when it comes to tomatoes. This simple guide sorts it out for you.

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Growing French Tarragon

Resembling a tall grass, French tarragon grows without flowers and does not stick out in an herb garden. But, it shines in the kitchen and is used in many dishes.

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Growing Tomatoes

Learn how to grow tomatoes. Get tips about growing tomatoes in the ground, raised beds, or containers. Care for tomato plants from planting to harvesting.

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Growing Bee Balm

Bee balm is a beautiful flower that's as attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds as it is to humans. Get expert tips for growing bee balm in your garden.

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Growing Corn

Sinking your teeth into a perfectly ripened ear of sweet corn is one of the finest pleasures of summer. Learn expert techniques for growing corn.

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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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Growing Mexican Tarragon

Start growing Mexican tarragon in your home garden and you'll have an excellent substitute for French tarragon that does much better in the summer heat.

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Growing Lemon Balm

Growing lemon balm is a great way to always have a lemon-flavored and scented herb on hand for recipes, teas, bouquets, and more.

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Growing Pineapple Sage

Growing pineapple sage will attract hummingbirds and butterflies, plus make your yard look wonderful. Pineapple sage makes wonderful cut flowers, too.

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For a Plentiful Harvest, Keep Pots Watered

Vegetables and herbs in pots need lots of water, but nature doesn’t always provide enough at the right time — so sometimes it's up to us.

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Growing Lavender

Try growing lavender in your home garden. It makes a wonderful border, grows well in pots, and smells terrific for sachets, salts, and cooking.

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Growing Okra

Okra, especially popular in the South, grows best in hot weather. Get expert tips for growing the unique okra vegetable in your home garden.

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Conquer Blossom End Rot

If you see a black, sunken spot on the end of your tomatoes, you've got blossom end rot. Learn what causes blossom end rot and ways to prevent it.

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Growing Artichokes

Growing artichokes in your garden is simple and easy to manage. Let us show you how to grow this delicious vegetable at Bonnie Plants.

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Growing Onions

Learn expert tips for growing onions. They are a tasty, easy addition to your home vegetable garden. Growing onions is efficient and rewarding.

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Hot Pepper Heat Scale

Some peppers are hotter than others. Learn about pepper heat levels, including the Scoville scale, and how you can grow hot peppers in your garden.

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How to Grow Chamomile

If you enjoy ending your day with a soothing cup of chamomile tea to help you relax, you’ll love the convenience of homegrown chamomile. Easy to grow, harvest, and use, chamomile looks lovely planted among veggies in the garden, tucked into raised beds filled with herbs, or added to a pretty container on your patio or balcony.

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Growing Citronella (Mosquito Plant)

Try growing mosquito plant for its good looks and lemony fragrance. When rubbed against the skin, leaves can help repel mosquitoes.