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Gardening
How Do I Grow Asparagus?
Ever wondered how I grow Asparagus? Although I’ve been gardening for many years, I didn’t always grow asparagus. I was reluctant to dedicate a garden to a perennial that would last a lifetime. But over time, I realized how much I missed out on nature’s most beautiful gift. The flavour…
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Gardening
A Complete Guide to Growing Garlic
Garlic is a crop that’s easy to grow and requires very little care. If you save a few heads from each harvest to plant the following season, you won’t have to purchase garlic ever again. Garlic belongs to the Allium family, which includes onion, shallots and other ornamental Alliums. Garlic…
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Plants
How Do I Grow Carrots?
Growing carrots is not easy. A carrot bought at the grocery store will never taste as good as a carrot picked fresh from your garden. There are ways to overcome obstacles and grow a healthy carrot crop. Here’s what you need to know if you want to plant carrots in your backyard.…
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Gardening
Common Causes of White Spots on Zucchini Foliage
No one can fault gardeners for thinking that their Zucchini plants have powdery mildew. This is a common fungal infection that looks like white powder has been sprinkled on the plants. White spots occur naturally in the patterns of zucchini leaves. There is no need to be alarmed. We will show you…
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Arts & Crafts
Building a Compost Bin Using Shipping Pallets
In my years of composting, I have tried almost every method. I’ve tried everything from an open pile in my backyard to expensive double-bin devices that have cranks and gears. Pallet compost bins have become my preferred method. The pallets are also free. Composting is also one of the easiest and cheapest ways…
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Gardening
Building The Perfect Tomato Cage
My favourite plant in my edible garden is tomatoes! The challenge of supporting them as they grow tall and wild is not something I enjoy. Although I tried everything, nothing looked or worked as well in my garden. When I began to look for other uses for these incredibly flexible livestock panels,…
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