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How to Grow Plants from Seeds & Cuttings

Published on July 4, 2016Last updated October 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Trowel, flower pots, and potting bench for propagating plants.

Want to grow more plants without the expense of buying new ones? Starting plants from seeds and cuttings is a simple and frugal way to expand your garden without busting your budget. The how-tos … [Read more...]

10 Best Vegetables for Drought Soils

Published on May 11, 2016Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Eggplant growing in drought conditions in the garden.

Drought soil conditions can be very challenging for vegetable growing. This list from High-Value Veggies shows which edible crops do best in drought conditions as well as things you can do … [Read more...]

10 Best Vegetables for Sandy Soils

Published on April 29, 2016Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Vegetables growing in sandy soil.

Sandy soil is not always easy for gardening but there several vegetables that not only tolerate sandy soil conditions but actually thrive in them. Come see which ones you can grow. If youโ€™re … [Read more...]

How to Grow Microgreens Indoors

Published on March 2, 2016Last updated November 15, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Assortment of microgreens.

Growing microgreens indoors is the easiest of all indoor food growing. These little sprouted seeds are veggie and herb seedlings and can be harvested within weeks. They offer a multitude of … [Read more...]

Turn a Real Bed Frame Into a Flower Garden Bed

Published on July 20, 2015Last updated January 18, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Bed frame in a flower garden.

Turn an old metal bed frame into a garden feature! This gardener repurposed a headboard and footboard to design a unique flower and vegetable bed. If you want regular garden beds, this has … [Read more...]

DIY Trellis for Climbing Fruits and Veggies

Published on July 2, 2015Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Vegetable vine trellis in garden.

What do zucchini, squash, cucumbers, and melon plants all have in common? They grow as vines and can take up a lot of garden space. Adding special trellis not only creates vertical growing space … [Read more...]

10 Smart Reasons to Use Raised Beds in Your Garden

Published on June 12, 2015Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Raised garden beds with plants.

If you have struggled with poor soil conditions, switching to raised garden beds may be the solution you have been looking for. Find out all the benefits to growing in raised beds. Also … [Read more...]

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