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It’s official; food gardening is the hottest trend in home gardening right now, for several reasons. Obviously, the economy has a lot of us looking for ways to reduce our grocery bills and growing your own can save big money compared to grocery store prices. In addition, we want to know that the food we’re putting in our bodies is as healthy as possible. And the best part is, homegrown food simply tastes better than anything you can buy at the store. If you’re like the other 21 million people in North America who will be starting a vegetable garden this year for the first time, chances are, a few time-tested tips will come in handy to ensure success. Even seasoned veterans don’t tire of being reminded of the most essential steps to a bountiful garden. A home vegetable garden is easy to start and doesn’t require as much effort as one might think to keep it growing strong. Following a few simple steps will ensure you’re enjoying the fruits of your labor in no time. Location is key Most ...

The 9 Best Gardening Tips and Tricks for Beginners

Gardening is a great hobby to take up; it gets you outside, burning calories, and produces rewarding results. Whether you're looking to grow some delicious produce or beautiful flowers, these 9 tips and tricks for beginners will get you started off on the right foot! 1. Start-Up Gardening Don't fret about finding a suitable plot in your backyard, simply start a container garden anywhere you'd like. Plus this way you can ensure the soil is fertile and easily prevent weeds! You'll be more likely to follow through with your gardening if your container garden is near your back door or a window you use often. First start small, then work your way up to a bigger garden. 2. Solid Soil and Dependable Drainage Make sure your container has good soil and drainage, which means plenty of compost! As Hometalk member The Black Thumb Gardener says, 'a gardener with no compost is no gardener at all'. Composting is easy, just save your food waste, especially eggshells, coffee gri...

Flower Gardening Tips and Tricks

Starting a flower garden can be somewhat of a challenge, but there are several good flower gardening tips and tricks you can follow to make the process easier. Follow our beginner gardening tips and watch your beautiful garden bloom. Choose a Sunny Location First, be sure the area you choose for your flower garden will get the proper amount of sunlight. Most flowers need plenty of natural light, so watch the area you’re thinking about for a few days to determine whether or not it receives enough sun throughout the day. If it does, it will be a prime spot for growing flowers. If not, you may want to consider relocating the garden to another location where the sun shines more fully. If sunlight is limited in your space, you will need to look for flowers that require partial to little sun. Make Your Flower Garden Accessible Along with sunlight, think about how accessible the garden location will be. Make sure you choose a spot that allows for easy maneuvering so that you will be able to t...

How to Top Tomatoes – What to do When Tomato Plants Get Too Tall

Knowing how to top tomatoes and what to do when tomato plants get too tall will give you the confidence to tame your plants while keeping them healthy and productive. In the height of summer, it might be time to prune those tomatoes. While the idea of topping (cutting off the top growth) seems extreme and counter-intuitive, in this post and video, I’ll show you why and when you should consider this option, and how to do it safely for optimal yield and healthier plants. The first thing to understand is that topping plants is simply an option. If you do nothing and allow plants to grow, they will eventually flop over the edge of whatever is supporting them and continue to grow. The main downside is that fruit-laden branches can kink and potentially impact production. Another risk includes excessive growth that blocks light and air to the rest of the plant (increasing the opportunity for diseases to take hold). Otherwise, it comes down to personal preference. As numerous branches begin to...

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