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    Why are My Tomato Leaves Curling and How to Fix It

    If you’re wondering “why are my tomato leaves curling“, check out the reasons and how to fix this below. Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables grown. Whether you just started gardening or you’ve been at it for years, chances are you have some kind of tomatoes growing in your garden.  But why do […] More

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    Best Way to Stake Tomatoes

    When growing tomatoes, you need some way to contain them.  Here are some different ways on how to stake tomatoes and use tomato cages. Growing up, the one vegetable that was always planted in our garden were tomatoes.  We always had several different types of beefsteak, Roma and cherry tomatoes. This tradition of always growing […] More

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    Awesome Tips for Growing Cucumbers

    These growing cucumber tips will help you grow cucumbers that are healthier and tastier! Cucumbers are one of the most versatile vegetables. They are a great addition to any salad, provide another layer of taste in a sauce, can be pickled, or can be eaten straight from the vine. Growing cucumbers is also one of […] More

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    Best Tomato Growing Tips and Secrets to Better Tomatoes!

    I’ve heard many people talk about how hard growing tomatoes is. I haven’t experienced the frustrations as much as others, but I also have been lucky to have tomato growing tips, advice, and the wisdom from my Grandparents, Parents, Aunts, and Uncles passed down to me. One of my Aunts grows several hundred (maybe over […] More

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    How to Grow Your Own Jam & Jelly Garden

    Having a jam and jelly garden in your backyard can provide the fruits and berries you need to make homemade jam and jelly. Growing your own food at home is a great way to improve the quality of food your family is getting and lower the overall cost. If you enjoy making your own jams […] More

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    How, When, and Why to Prune Tomato Plants

    When growing any plant we always want it to yield bigger and better fruits and flowers. Other than giving plants love and care, you can also help them maintain better health and produce more by pruning regularly. Although tomatoes are one of the plants that don’t require pruning to thrive, it can help with disease […] More

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    22 Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes

    Summer is just around the corner, and it is time to start thinking of planting your garden. Which crop will you introduce to another to make friends? While this seems odd to say, many plants thrive off other plants. Whether it is fruits, vegetables, or flowers, there are generally a few companions for various types […] More

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    11 Easy Fruits and Vegetables to Grow in Pots

    If you live in a place without a lot of room for a garden, bucket and container gardening can be an amazing way to grow food. Here are some easy fruits and vegetables to grow in pots. Are you living in an apartment or condo with limited space? Maybe you live in a house with […] More

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    How to Grow Jalapeno Peppers

    From bell peppers to chili peppers, peppers have become a staple in many cuisines around the world. While some of them can make even a grown person teary eyed and feel like their mouth is on fire, jalapenos are often thought of as the perfect hot pepper for many recipes. Having a spiciness intensity that […] More

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    Awesome Tips for Growing Tomatoes in Buckets

    When it comes to growing vegetables in the garden, whether for an expert gardener or a beginner, tomatoes are always on top of their list. Besides being one of the easiest plants to grow, tomatoes are one of the most satisfying crops to harvest, too. If you don’t have a large garden, or a lot […] More

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    How to Save Tomato Seeds – Easily

    Other than buying tomato seeds or seedlings for your garden, there is a more economical and money-saving technique, which is to be harvesting tomato seeds from the bounty of your tomato fruits. It is not complicated to save your own tomato seeds. If you have fully ripe, disease-free tomatoes, then you have the perfect setup […] More

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    Tomato Plant Pests – Secrets to Getting Rid of Them Organically!

    The last thing you want after you’ve spent your time and effort growing tomato plants is for some garden pests to eat your plants! As a gardener, you are probably used to dealing with several different creepy crawlies!  The tomato pests to be aware of and make sure to protect your tomato plants from are […] More