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How to Plant a Garden

There are many reasons to plant a garden. Maybe you love cooking with fresh produce. Perhaps you’ve resolved to eat healthier. Or maybe you’re looking for an activity to engage kids in outdoor fun. Whatever the reason, you’ve decided to take the plunge. But where do you begin?

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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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What to Plant in a Victory Garden

You’ve probably heard a lot about victory gardens lately, and it’s no wonder. Now is a great time to get your hands dirty and dig into the challenge and fun of growing your own food. We’ll help you choose the best edibles to plant in your victory garden.

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How to Plant an In-Ground Garden (It’s Easy!)

It’s easier than you think toplant an in-ground garden. Get tips for choosing the location and plants, creating thedesign, building the soil, and more.

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Planting a Spiral Herb Garden

A spiral herb garden mimics one of the most interesting shapes in nature—a spiral. Plant your favorite herbs in a garden that's shaped like a spiral.

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How to Condition and Plant a Bale of Straw for Gardening

Planting a garden in a straw bale is one of the thriftiest, most versatile ways to grow vegetables and herbs. Let us show you how.

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Find Your Garden Planting Zone

Knowing your garden planting zone (aka hardiness zone) can help you determine the best times and varieties to plant. Find your zone with this USDA map.

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Full Sun Vegetable Plant Garden Ideas

There’s nothing like harvesting fresh veggies straight from your backyard or balcony and creating a delicious dinner from ingredients you grew yourself. But many veggies need what the experts call “full sun” to grow their best. Do you know which of your favorites need it?

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Square Foot Gardening

Square foot gardening is exactly what the name says: dividing a growing area into 1-foot x 1-foot sections. In a true square foot garden, an actual grid is placed on the growing area to divide up the space. What you grow in each section depends on the mature size of the crop.

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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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Organic Gardening for Beginners

Growing an organic garden is easier than you might think. Just follow the tips we’ve put together in this “organic gardening for beginners” guide and you'll soon be on your way to a delicious harvest.

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Sweet and Spicy 4 x 4-foot Pepper Garden

Planting a pepper garden is easy using this simple plan for a 4 x 4 pepper garden. Choose the types of pepper that you love most. Learn more.

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Planning Your Fall Garden

Transitioning the vegetable garden from spring to fall can seem like a daunting task, but while the heat is still on in many areas of the U.S., it is time to think about preparing a fall vegetable garden for cool-season vegetables.

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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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4 x 4-foot Cajun Garden

Are you itching to fill your big kitchen pot with gumbo, jambalaya, or another classic Cajun entree? Build your own cajun 4x4 raised garden bed with these suggestions.

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How to Lay Out a Vegetable Garden

Is there anything more satisfying and delicious than growing your own food? From the first tender tips of asparagus in spring to the tasty tang of summer’s homegrown tomatoes, a garden filled with beautiful, productive plants provides a terrific sense of accomplishment—and fabulous, fresh meals.

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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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What’s Special About a Bonnie Plant?

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Hot and Sweet 4 x 4-foot Pickling Garden

Using this plan, gardeners of any skill level can produce their own ingredients for fresh, homemade pickles and pickled veggies.

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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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4 x 4-foot Chiles Rellenos Garden

Give your next batch of chiles rellenos a super-fresh flavor boost with ingredients picked from your very own garden.

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Organic and Sustainable Gardening 101

Organic gardening isn't just about avoiding synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. It also encompasses growing in harmony with nature. Learn how to grow organically and sustainably here.

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4 x 4 Grilling Garden

Many vegetables go great on the grill, either for a side dish or as the main event. Find out how to plant your own grilling garden.

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The Cure for Black Thumb

I believed for most of my life that I was born with a black thumb. Not anymore! I've discovered the cure for black thumb. Want to know what it is?