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Seed Viability Chart: How Long Seeds Last in Storage

Published on April 27, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Collage showing various plants and their seed viability years.

This seed viability chart shows how long garden seeds stay viable. Each type has a different shelf life, so labeling packets with โ€œsow byโ€ dates helps. Seed Storage: Top Tips For Storing Seeds at … [Read more...]

20 Creative Ways to Repurpose Kitchen Junk into Garden Decor

Published on April 16, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden art created from old kitchen items.

Give kitchen castoffs a second life with these fun garden art projects. Learn how to turn ordinary items into creative outdoor dรฉcor. If you enjoy unique garden projects, also see these creative … [Read more...]

Bolting: Why Vegetable Plants Bolt & How to Deal With It

Published on March 17, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Lettuce plants bolting in the garden.

Wondering if your plants are bolting? Learn how to recognize bolting, find out if bolted vegetable plants are edible, and use our tips to prevent it in the future. The plants affected by bolting … [Read more...]

Buying Soil For Your Garden? Read This First

Published on March 14, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden bed with perennials in garden soil.

Whether marketed as topsoil, black soil, black earth, or some other catchy phrase, itโ€™s not easy to know whatโ€™s in the bag. Use these tips to help guide your soil shopping decisions. If you need … [Read more...]

How to Grow a Sweet Pea Arch

Published on January 17, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Sweet pea arch in garden.

Make a sweet pea arch using these step-by-step DIY instructions. Use willow rods to create a beautiful, scented floral archway for your garden. This project is from the book, Gardening on a … [Read more...]

How to Grow Sweet Pea Flowers & What to Avoid

Published on August 30, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Pink sweet pea flowers growing in the garden.

Use these tips to grow sweet pea flowers (Lathyrus odoratus) from seed in your garden in spring or a greenhouse in fall. With the right growing conditions and care, these old-fashioned flowers will … [Read more...]

25 Vegetables You Can Grow in Shade

Published on July 11, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Vegetables growing in part shade.

Forget the old-fashioned advice that you need full sun to grow a vegetable garden. There are lots of crops like broccoli, beans, and spinach that can grow just fine with part-sun or shade during the … [Read more...]

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