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Create a Lasagna Garden in a Container
Making homemade marinara sauce for your lasagna from fresh herbs and vegetables right out of the garden is a must in authentic Italian cuisine. Making a red sauce that is amazing comes from growing...
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5 Ways to Grow a Garden in Small Spaces
It’s that time of year again when the grass is green, flowers are nearly blooming and people are starting to think about or prepare their gardens. It can be tough for some who wish to plant, but feel...
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The Best Soil for Container Gardening
While you may be tempted to use plain old garden soil for filling your containers, garden soil is actually not ideal (on its own) for container gardening. It’s not ideal because having proper...
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How Much Can You Save by Growing Your Own Herbs?
Have you ever wondered how much money you can save when you grow your own herbs? The truth is, you can save a significant amount by growing your own as opposed to buying them at your local grocery...
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Herbs to Use for Pest Repellent
If you have children, or just want to live a more natural lifestyle, you may not be interested in using chemical filled pest repellents. Instead, why not give herbs a try? Herbs pack some serious pest...
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Tips for Growing Herbs Indoors
You may not have a great deal of land to plant on, or perhaps you don’t have the best soil conditions on the land you have. No worries. Did you know that you can still grow herbs indoors and enjoy the...
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Tips for Preserving Herbs
Are your herbs growing faster than you can use them? A flourishing herb plant is a good thing, however having so many that waste occurs, is not. The good news is, there are plenty of ways to preserve...
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Tips for Growing and Using Dill
Most people associate the herb dill, with a jar full of dill pickles. If you love the flavor of dill, you’ll want to try growing your own so you always have it on hand. Growing your own dill is easy,...
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Tips for Growing and Using Basil & Oregano
If you love cooking with fresh herbs, you will want to make space in your garden for basil and oregano. Both come in handy when making salads, marinades, infusions and more. If you are new to growing...
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All About Apple Mint
You may know that many varieties of mint can be grown and enjoyed during the summer months. Spearmint, chocolate mint, and peppermint can all be grown and used in centerpieces, tea, desserts, and even...
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Container Garden 2014: Update #1
I’ve been a little bit of a lazy container gardener this year. I had grand plans to really use our space to grow a lot of veggies, but… I got lazy or overwhelmed. I wanted to construct some sort of...
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Repel Mosquitos Naturally with a Mosquito Planter
I mentioned in my first container garden update that I would do a separate post detailing the plants I have in the pot I deemed my ‘Mosquito Planter’. While we don’t get a ton of mosquitoes, we do...
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Repurposing Containers for Seed Starting
Now here’s a great idea for reusing those containers that grocery store roasted chickens comes in! Start your garden seeds in them! Head over to Read Between the Limes for more tips.
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52 Ways To Save: Start a Garden on a Budget (Week 10)
Every Monday in 2015, I’ll be sharing a different idea to help you save money! Add all of these tips to your frugal repertoire and you’ll be able to save a lot of money this year! I hope you’ll gather...
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How to Start Seeds Indoors
You might be itching to get your garden going, but chances are the sowing season is still a few weeks away. Well no worries, you can start your seeds indoors several weeks before the final frost of the...
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How to Start a Neighborhood Garden
If you’re longing for a garden but are limited on yard space, a neighborhood garden may be a perfect solution for you! A neighborhood garden is especially a good idea if your neighbors are also sharing...
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Some Vegetable Gardening Books to Consider
Here is a list of all the books related to vegetable gardening that I’d love to get my hands on! I happen to think they’re must-have for my gardening library at home This book by veteran Canadian...
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7 Garden Remedies That Will Save You Money
Tending to your garden’s needs can be expensive, which is why it’s important that you know about the homemade remedies that gardeners have been using for years. Take a look below at 7 garden remedies...
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My Garden Plans for 2015
This year I’m trying something different for my garden. Normally I grow my veggies in containers, but this year I’m transforming my flower bed! I’m so excited! I have an assortment of perennials in the...
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7 Frugal Ways to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
7 Frugal Ways to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden Attracting butterflies to your garden is not only ideal because of their beauty, but because they can help pollinate your flowers and plants as well!...
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10 Uses for Lemon Balm
Lemon balm is a perennial herb that grows thick, bushy and abundantly. It smells great, is super tasty, and has a variety of fun uses. If you’re wanting to create an herb garden, lemon balm should...
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7 Creative Uses for Chocolate Mint
Chocolate mint is an easy to grow perennial that once you plant it, you will find yourself with an abundance of it. It smells just like the name suggests, like minty chocolate, and smells good enough...
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Request the FREE Gardener’s Idea Book from Proven Winners! The 36 page booklet is full of gardening inspiration. Sign up to get your free garden idea book here..
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Free Garden Journal Download
Arbico Organics has a free Garden Journal download available! Here is what the journal will help you with: Plot your garden to maximize your space in the most efficient way possibe. Monitor quality,...
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10 Things You Should Grow in Your Garden This Year
As spring rolls in, the garden can go in with it! This year, start your garden off right by planning for success. Some plants are a must for a productive garden that you will love as you feed your...
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How to Earn Money from your Garden
Odds are, when you started your garden you were not thinking about how you could earn money from it. Over time you may have seen a bit of potential and started to think about how you could make money...
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20 Reasons to Plant a Garden
Spring is well under way which means it’s time to get those gardens planted! There are so many great reasons for planting a garden. Whether it be for fresh produce, exercise, or even just a way to pass...
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10 Tips for Drying and Storing Herbs
Garden season is off to a strong start! If you planted any herbs this year, you may already be seeing an abundance of the tasty things since they can grow with a vengeance. Wondering what you can do...
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Free Vegetable Garden Guide
“Burpee Home Gardens presents “Garden Fresh” – an insightful yet fun vegetable gardening guide that answers your questions on everything from what to grow, to how much and when. This companion offers...
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The Easiest Herbs to Grow
Herbs are great plants to grow in your garden or home. They add flavor to food and leave your home smelling great. Growing your own herbs can be a bit stressful for new gardeners but the truth is some...
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Tips for a beautiful potted herb garden
Potted herbs are a great addition to your yard or even the interior of your home. A potted herb garden can supply your family with fresh herbs regardless of your living situation as long as you have...
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7 Foods From The Grocery Store You Can Regrow
Food is expensive. When it comes to making a budget for your family, you’ll notice that one of the highest costs you have is food. While it’s not possible to eliminate food from your grocery bill, you...
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How to deal with pests in your herb garden
A beautiful herb garden is a great addition to your home but can be difficult if pests find your garden a good home to live in. With a little planning and maintenance, you can protect your garden and...
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Container Garden Update #3
Time for another container garden update! I have some successes and some “failures” to share this time. Half success and half failure are my carrots. One container is doing wonderfully, while the...
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Repurposed Wagon Wheel Herb Garden
Ann sent along this wonderful repurposing idea! Use an old wagon wheel as your herb garden! I love it! Unfortunately though, I couldn’t find the original source of this image. If you happen to know...
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