How long do seeds last? This is a question that lots of home gardeners have asked, myself included. If you like to save seeds—something else that a lot of us gardeners do—the answer to this question is pretty important. That said, there’s no one simple answer to this question. There are countless different types of seeds,...

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There’s something immensely satisfying about sunflower microgreens. They’re edible and truly delicious, no matter how they’re served. Growing your own food gives you a sense of accomplishment that can’t be matched, and microgreens are incredibly easy to grow. You can cultivate these in any sunny spot, including your kitchen countertop! Best of all, you can...

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The first time I heard the term “paper wasp,” I honestly thought it was a school craft project. It sounds like a pretty garden decoration, or something you might hang up in your home to add a pop of color, doesn’t it? It’s not. What is a paper wasp, really? What I found out is...

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Gardeners are generally limited by one important factor: growing room. If you don’t have a lot of garden space, there are certain fruits and vegetables that you immediately cross off your growing wish list. But I found out that you shouldn’t always be so quick to write off certain summer treats. Melons, for example, have...

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If you’ve ever grown tomatoes, then you’ve probably had to contend with tomato plant diseases. It’s easy to think of tomatoes as easy-to-grow garden vegetables, but that isn’t always the case. In fact, tomatoes can be pretty picky about their soil nutrients, water levels, and the way they’re spaced in garden beds. There are a...

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You have shady areas in your lawn and garden, right? Just about every yard has some shade, but I found out that doesn’t mean that those gardens need to have bare spots. I discovered that there are many different drought-tolerant shade plants that can grow in almost any soil conditions, and many of these also...

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Doesn’t oregano make everything a little bit more delicious? I use it as an all-around spice for all sorts of savory dishes, because it helps to bring out the natural flavor of everything from meats to veggies. The dried herb you get from the grocery store, however, may already be several weeks or even months...

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