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Garden Tips

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Covers simple hacks, maintenance ideas, planning tips, and easy ways to make gardening more successful.

7 Cool-Season Crops That Grow Better When Planted Directly in the Garden

7 Cool-Season Crops That Grow Better When Planted Directly in the Garden

April 8, 2026April 18, 20266 mins0
Lots of gardeners think all seeds have to be started inside, with grow lights, and then moved…
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How Long Do Seeds Really Last? A Practical Guide to Seed Viability

April 8, 2026April 18, 20265 mins0
  If you’re a gardener and hold onto seed packets from year to year, you’ll eventually wonder…
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Which Seeds Need Light to Germinate and Which Ones Need Total Darkness

Which Seeds Need Light to Germinate and Which Ones Need Total Darkness

April 8, 2026April 18, 20265 mins0
Most gardeners understand seedlings need light to grow, but it’s surprisingly common to not know that many…
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47 Garden Seeds That Need a Cold Period Before They Will Germinate

47 Garden Seeds That Need a Cold Period Before They Will Germinate

April 8, 2026April 18, 20264 mins0
Many typical garden plants – lots of long-living flowers, herbs, wildflowers from where you are, and even…
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What “Days to Maturity” Really Means on Seed Packets and Why Most Gardeners Get It Wrong

What “Days to Maturity” Really Means on Seed Packets and Why Most Gardeners Get It Wrong

April 8, 2026April 18, 20264 mins0
You’ll find a ‘days to maturity’ number on almost all seed packets at garden centers: 60 days…
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7 Ways Extreme Summer Heat Damages Garden Plants and What Experts Recommend

7 Ways Extreme Summer Heat Damages Garden Plants and What Experts Recommend

April 8, 2026April 18, 20266 mins0
When summer gets really hot, going over 90 and even 100 degrees in lots of places, plants…
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5 Common Fertilizer Mistakes That Do More Harm Than Good in the Garden

5 Common Fertilizer Mistakes That Do More Harm Than Good in the Garden

April 8, 2026April 18, 20265 mins0
People often don’t use fertilizer correctly in their home gardens. Lots of gardeners think plants will grow…
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The First 10 Things Every Gardener Should Do to Prepare Garden Beds in Spring

The First 10 Things Every Gardener Should Do to Prepare Garden Beds in Spring

April 8, 2026April 18, 20268 mins0
Spring is when gardeners really get things going, and the change from winter (when gardens are ‘sleeping’)…
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How to Save Seeds From This Year’s Garden for Planting Next Season

April 8, 2026April 18, 20266 mins0
For as long as people have farmed, they’ve kept seeds, and it’s a really useful thing for…
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How to Propagate Plants From Stem Cuttings-A Reliable Method for Beginners

How to Propagate Plants From Stem Cuttings-A Reliable Method for Beginners

April 8, 2026April 18, 20266 mins0
It’s really rewarding and doesn’t cost much to start new plants from bits of stem. One good,…
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Kasie Rae Johnson

Kasie Rae Johnson

Hi, I’m Kasie—a gardener and photographer documenting life in the garden. Based in NJ/NY, I share beginner-friendly growing tips and real-life gardening insights to help you cultivate your own beautiful, productive outdoor space.

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  • 7 Cool-Season Crops That Grow Better When Planted Directly in the Garden
  • 56 Vegetables and Herbs That Thrive in Shady Gardens
  • The Surprisingly Simple Trick That Protects Tomato Plants From Late Spring Frost
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7 Cool-Season Crops That Grow Better When Planted Directly in the Garden

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