Cherry Tomatoes – More Fruit, Less Fuss Cherry tomatoes are one of the most rewarding crops for home gardeners, offering continuous harvests of bite-sized, flavorful fruit. They grow well in small spaces, raised beds, and containers, making them ideal for urban and suburban gardens. With the right care, cherry tomatoes will provide a steady supply of fresh, homegrown goodness all season long! Planting Details 🌱 Fertilizer Schedule 🌿 Watering Tips 💧 Harvesting and Storage 🌾 Storage Options 🥕...
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Zucchini – One Plant Feeds the Family Zucchini is one of the easiest and most prolific crops to grow, making it a must-have for home gardeners. With its rapid growth, minimal care requirements, and high productivity, zucchini plants can quickly fill your kitchen with fresh summer squash. Whether you have a small garden, raised beds, or even large containers, zucchini thrives in a variety of settings. Planting Details 🌱 Fertilizer Schedule 🌿 Watering Tips 💧 Harvesting and Storage 🌾 Storage...
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Green Beans – The Effortless Producer Green beans are a staple in home gardens, offering abundant harvests with minimal effort. Whether growing bush or pole varieties, these versatile plants thrive in small spaces, containers, and vertical gardens. With the right care, you’ll enjoy crisp, flavorful beans all season long! Planting Details 🌱 Fertilizer Schedule 🌿 Watering Tips 💧 Harvesting and Storage 🌾 Storage Options 🥕 Companion Planting 🌸 Design. Build. Grow. The newsletter for home and...
5 days ago • 2 min read
Leafy Greens – Cut & Come Again Leafy greens are one of the easiest and most rewarding crops to grow, perfect for small spaces, containers, and raised beds. Whether you’re growing lettuce, spinach, kale, or Swiss chard, these nutrient-rich plants provide a steady supply of fresh greens throughout the season. With a little planning, you can enjoy crisp, flavorful greens straight from your garden all year long! Planting Details 🌱 Fertilizer Schedule 🌿 Watering Tips 💧 Harvesting and Storage 🌾...
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Radishes – Ready in Less Than a Month Radishes are one of the fastest-growing and most rewarding crops, making them a perfect choice for beginner gardeners. With their quick turnaround, they offer near-instant gratification—ready to harvest in as little as 3-4 weeks! Whether growing in raised beds, containers, or small backyard plots, radishes thrive with minimal effort while adding a peppery crunch to your meals. Planting Details 🌱 Fertilizer Schedule 🌿 Watering Tips 💧 Harvesting and Storage...
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Design. Build. Grow. Hey Reader ! Here's what you're in for today... How to tell when a plant needs water How to make a seed starting mix Seed viability checklist How to eliminate fungus gnats in your home How to grow wasabi radishes Links to this week's goodies Let's get into it. How to Tell When a Plant Needs Water Knowing when to water your plants is a cornerstone of successful plant care. Water too much, and you risk root rot; water too little, and your plants will struggle to thrive. The...
11 days ago • 1 min read
How To Grow Wasabi Radishes Wasabi radish offers home gardeners a unique, spicy crop that's both challenging and rewarding. Unlike traditional radishes, this variety brings intense flavor and versatility to your garden and kitchen. Planting Basics ☀️ Essential Care Techniques 💧 Harvesting and Storage 🌾 Storage Options 🥶 Small Garden Strategies 🌿 Culinary Applications 🍴 Design. Build. Grow. The newsletter for home and garden enthusiasts who are awakening the craftpersons within themselves and...
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How to Prevent Gnats in Indoor Soil with Hydrogen Peroxide 🌱 Indoor gardening is a wonderful way to bring greenery into your home, but one common challenge is dealing with gnats. These pesky insects often come from store-bought soil, where eggs or larvae are hiding. If you’ve struggled with gnats erupting from your pots, hydrogen peroxide is an easy, affordable, and effective solution to keep your indoor garden pest-free. Understanding the Gnat Invasion: Why They're More Than Just a Nuisance...
13 days ago • 4 min read
Ensuring Seed Viability: A Step-by-Step Guide 🌱 Starting with viable seeds is key to a successful garden. Use this checklist to evaluate your seeds’ health and readiness for planting. By following these steps, you’ll give your plants the best possible start. Step 1: Check the Seed Packet Date 📅 Step 2: Inspect the Seeds 🔍 Step 3: Conduct a Germination Test 🌡️ Step 4: Try the Float Test (Optional) 💧 Step 5: Check Storage Conditions 🛠️ Step 6: Plant and Observe (Optional) 🌱 Design. Build. Grow....
14 days ago • 2 min read