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3 Plants that Bust Inflammation and How to Grow Them

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Inflammation is your body’s natural protective response to an injury or illness and can help speed up healing and encourage your body to repair itself. This is referred to as acute inflammation and is a healthy, helpful process. However, chronic inflammation, when your body is continually inflamed and at a heightened state of emergency for an extended period, can be incredibly detrimental. Rather than protecting your body, inflammation has suddenly become the enemy and can lead to pain and a host of health issues.

5 Things You Should Do Differently in Your Veggie Garden

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

When planting your vegetable garden, it can be challenging to keep all the advice straight, “build a raised bed,” “make sure that you try companion planting,” “always use fertilizer,” “never use fertilizer.” Eventually, the overwhelming words of well-meaning fellow gardeners go in one ear and out the other, and you usually end up winging it. That works for a time, and usually, you will see a harvest, but here are a few essential things that you should be doing differently to maximize yield and encourage healthy growth.

Top Veggies That Trail and Vine For an Abundant Vertical Garden

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Small space gardening is all the rage and rightly so! It is absolutely amazing how many types of veggies you can grow in a very little space when you grow them upwards. While many plants are naturally inclined to trail – others need a little coaxing at first, but will happily comply as long as they have great soil, plenty of sunlight, enough water, and a good support system.

These 9 Peppers Will Reward You All Season Long

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Peppers are a bright and cheery addition to any garden space. They are also easy and rewarding to grow. Probably because they never fail to give you at least something to show for your effort, if not a large crop. And a few peppers go a long way, especially the hot ones.

Add This to Your Soil to Grow Bigger Crops

4 min read | Author - Mary Helen Dyer

Years ago, the Farm Equipment Association of Minnesota and South Dakota was quoted as saying, “Despite all our achievements, we owe our existence to a 6-inch layer of topsoil.” It makes perfect sense because this critical half-foot of dirt is where plants access moisture and nutrients.

How to Grow Massive Amounts of Kale (and why you should)

4 min read | Author - Mary Ellen Ellis

Kale is a popular superfood but why pay the high price for organic greens at the market? You can easily grow your own kale, even without much gardening experience. This is one of the most foolproof vegetables you can grow. It’s even possible to get several harvests throughout the summer and fall for an abundance of kale.

Succeed at Gardening with Succession Planting

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

When you finally find a vegetable that is easy to grow and produces a prolific harvest, it is tempting to plant rows upon rows of that particular plant. However, this can often lead to a boring palate when you end up having to eat the same vegetable day in day out.

Seed Starting Tips for Success

3 min read | Author - Mary Helen Dyer

Seed-starting isn’t difficult as you may think, and it’s a lot of fun to plant flower and vegetables you have grown. There are several things you can do to ensure your seeds will germinate and grow to maturity.

Top 8 Tomato Varieties for Container Gardening

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Container gardening is on the rise in many urban environments. This type of gardening is primarily utilized by city dwellers still wishing to grow their own fresh food and live a greener lifestyle but who don’t have an acre of land to do so. All you need to get started with container gardening is a small outdoor space such as a patio, balcony, or simple front step.

Starting a Vegetable Garden? The Five Things You Must Do

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

There is nothing quite like the feeling of enjoying fresh vegetables straight from your garden after a season of hard work and patience. Knowing exactly where your food comes from helps to ensure that you are getting the best quality produce. However, learning the basics of planting a vegetable garden can be incredibly difficult. With so much information available, it can be confusing to know where to start.

Understanding Seeds: Hybrid vs. Heirloom, Which is Best?

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Hybrid and heirloom are two terms that are thrown around a lot in the gardening world and it can often be difficult to figure out what exactly they mean and how these two terms are different. Hybrid and heirloom refer to the way that the plants are reproduced and the effect that this has on the seed. It is hard to say that one is better over the other, but this article will give you a helpful overview of how to choose which one is right for you.

3 Plants that Bust Inflammation and How to Grow Them

5 Things You Should Do Differently in Your Veggie Garden

Top Veggies That Trail and Vine For an Abundant Vertical Garden

These 9 Peppers Will Reward You All Season Long

Add This to Your Soil to Grow Bigger Crops

How to Grow Massive Amounts of Kale (and why you should)

Succeed at Gardening with Succession Planting

Seed Starting Tips for Success

Top 8 Tomato Varieties for Container Gardening

Starting a Vegetable Garden? The Five Things You Must Do

Understanding Seeds: Hybrid vs. Heirloom, Which is Best?

The 3 Ingredient Juice Your Liver Loves

Becoming a Mindful Gardener Amidst a World in Chaos

7 Things to Do With Avocado Pits

Skip the Supermarket: Grow a Kitchen Garden Instead

No Fail Houseplants For Every Room in Your House

The No Fail Veggie Anyone Can Grow and How to Do It

3 Reasons to Stop Using Peat and What to Use Instead

Grow Your Own Hand Rescue Salve

What are Hitchhiker Weeds and How to Control Them

Easy and Creative Vertical Garden Ideas

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