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When spring finally arrives and the ground thaws out, it is so tempting to plant seeds and start your garden right away. But don’t rush things, because some plants are sensitive to cold (including...

It is frustrating to carefully plant your tomato seeds, only to find that they fail to sprout (germinate) after 14 days or more.  I did some digging to unearth all of the possible reasons that...

Maybe you want to start seeds indoors without using soil, or maybe you just want to grow microgreens for fresh eating.  Either way, you might be wondering how a sponge would work for growing...

If you notice that your garden soil cracking, you are not alone.  Many gardeners face this same problem, which leads them to wonder why it happens and how to fix it. So, why is your garden...

When growing potatoes, it is important to give them the space they need to thrive.  Otherwise, you will end up with small potatoes (or no potatoes!), despite all your hard work during the...

When spring gets closer, we naturally to want to start growing tomatoes as soon as possible. It can be tempting to start seeds early, or to start them outside - but that might not always be a good...