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  • A close up a a lavender garden

    On Best Mosquito Repellent Plants

    Numerous commercial mosquitoes and insect repellents contain hazardous chemicals that are toxic to children and pets; avoid them if you can. To help, we…

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    Homemade Insecticidal Soap Recipe Choices

    Did you know that home gardeners have been utilizing homemade insecticidal soap for an extended period? Historically, fish-oil soap was the prevalent solution for…

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  • Young plants growing through holes in garden sheeting

    How To Use Plastic Sheeting And Mulch In The Garden

    The use of plastic sheeting or mulch in the garden proves to be a useful tool for some garden crops. Many crops do well…

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  • Monarch butterfly on a coneflower echinacea

    Coneflower – Echinacea Care and Propagation

    Echinacea is an excellent flower to grow in a garden because its brilliant colours stand out against the green surroundings. They make an eye-catching…

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  • Brown and White dog with safe garden flowers and plants

    Toxic Plants for Dogs and Cats, and Safe Flowers

    It is important to be aware that plants and flowers are toxic to dogs and cats. This list can vary for dogs, cats, horses,…

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  • Is Cucumber A Fruit Or Vegetable?

    Here’s the deal! Did you ever ask yourself this question – “Is cucumber a fruit or a vegetable?” All fruits and veggies are very…

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  • Cubanelle pepper seeds

    Going to Seed

    Several flowers and vegetables are going to seed. I took the opportunity to carefully collect Sweet Cubanelle pepper seeds. The humidity is oppressive this…

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  • Capsicum annuum cubanelle pepper growing on its plant

    Cubanelle pepper

    Cubanelle pepper, beautiful, sweet, from the species Capsicum annuum, is almost ready to pick. It has gone through some tough times with chipmunks digging in…

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  • A number of fresh and ripe raspberries on their vine are acid loving plants

    Acid Loving Plants That Like Acidic Soil

    If you have acidic soil which is below a pH of 7, but ideally hanging out at around 5.5, you could have great ground…

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  • Crabapple tree with mystery blossoms

    Bringing Vegetables Outside

    While I am trying to encourage my vegetables to get started, I am still reluctant about bringing vegetables outside. I have succeeded with some,…

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  • Peppers and Tomatoes with their seed leaves

    Tomato Seed Leaves

    Two tomato seed leaves have appeared and are developing their true leaves. Be sure there are several true leaves before you transplant them. Greetings…

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  • Tomato Seeds on paper towels in the palm of a hand

    How I grow tomatoes from seed

    When planting tomato seeds, I make sure that they are in contact with the soil. I press them gently to make contact and sprinkle…

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  • Peperomia plant in a pot

    Peperomia Care, Propagation and Varieties

    The Peperomia plant is an easy care, versatile and recommended houseplant that that may be used in any room of the house. They are…

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  • Succession Gardening

    What is succession gardening? In the case of vegetable gardening, this is a way to grow plants to increase the yields of your crops…

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  • A single green sprout from seed in rich brown earth

    Seed Sources in Canada

    One of my dear friends found a seed resource and seed sources on Facebook. The woman who compiled this list has a wonderful page…

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  • Microgreens growing in a clear plastic container

    Growing Microgreens from Seed

    Growing microgreens from seeds does not require a fancy set-up. A disposable plastic food tray will be fine as long as you poke drainage…

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  • Pepper seeds in pots with a cat looking in

    My Collection of Sweet Peppers

    I finally got my sweet pepper collection planted: Early Calwonder – a very sturdy fruit that goes from a thick green to deep scarlet…

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  • 2 pieces of vegan carrot spice cake

    Vegan Carrot Spice Cake

    The carrots I buy are not all the same size and some are a little twisty, but they taste great. I just finished baking…

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  • lettuce cuttings growing in water

    Rooting in Water

    I can take a cutting and put it in water where it will root and then I can plant it. It will be interesting…

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  • Lettuce growing in a small container by the sink

    Vegetable Soup and Stock

    Put lettuce stumps in water to watch them grow. You can do this with almost all of your vegetables. Use them for vegetable soup…

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  • A bumblebee approaching light purple colored flower

    Bumblebees and Seeds

    I never realized how much I did not know about bumblebees. And, this week I started going through the seeds that I collected and…

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  • An elegant serving of jelly with toast on a plate with a serving cup and spoon

    Pimentos, Beans and Red Pepper Jelly Recipe

    This week’s tour around the garden features Scarlett Runner beans, Pimentos and ends with a favourite Red Pepper Jelly recipe and some health benefits…

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  • A close up of the face and eyes of a wasp on white textile

    Wasp Removal: Issues and Natural Methods

    The need for wasp removal is directly proportional to how often they bother you. Or a wasp nest in a bad spot is “Wasp…

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  • yellow, red, and green fall leaves as a reminder for your fall gardening checklist

    Do You Have A Fall Gardening Checklist?

    A fall gardening checklist is provided below to assist you in completing tasks. Take out your pen or pencil and jot down any ideas…

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