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Planting Basics

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Covers how to start a garden, choose plants, understand seasons, and build beginner-friendly routines.

How to Grow Asparagus A Perennial Crop That Produces for 20 Years

How to Grow Asparagus A Perennial Crop That Produces for 20 Years

May 4, 2026May 6, 20264 mins0
Asparagus is unlike any other vegetable in the home garden. While tomatoes, peppers, and beans must be…
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56 Vegetables and Herbs That Thrive in Shady Gardens

56 Vegetables and Herbs That Thrive in Shady Gardens

April 8, 2026May 6, 20265 mins0
Lots of people who grow their own vegetables think you need eight or more hours of strong…
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How to Plant a Productive Strawberry Patch Starting From Bare Root Plants

How to Plant a Productive Strawberry Patch Starting From Bare Root Plants

April 8, 2026April 29, 20265 mins0
Buying strawberry plants with nothing on their roots (they’re asleep, as it were, and don’t have any…
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Why Houseplant Leaves Turn Yellow and the 6 Most Common Causes

April 8, 2026April 29, 20265 mins0
What houseplant owners ask about most in gardening forums, at plant stores, and with local extension services…
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5 Seed Starting Myths That Waste Time and Money-What Experts Actually Recommend

5 Seed Starting Myths That Waste Time and Money-What Experts Actually Recommend

April 8, 2026April 29, 20265 mins0
Actually getting seeds going isn’t hard, yet the amount of advice you’ll find on the internet (and…
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How to Keep Houseplants Alive During Vacation-Without an Expensive Plant Sitter

How to Keep Houseplants Alive During Vacation-Without an Expensive Plant Sitter

April 8, 2026April 29, 20266 mins0
Lots of people who have houseplants get really worried about leaving them when they go on holiday…
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How to Get Rid of Spider Mites on Indoor and Outdoor Plants

How to Get Rid of Spider Mites on Indoor and Outdoor Plants

April 8, 2026April 29, 20266 mins0
Spider mites are a very serious problem for people gardening at home, and they’re surprisingly tricky to…
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8 Warning Signs That a Plant Is Not Getting Enough Sunlight

8 Warning Signs That a Plant Is Not Getting Enough Sunlight

April 8, 2026April 29, 20266 mins0
Plants use light for absolutely everything they do to grow: for roots to grow, for stems to…
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How to Succession Plant for a Continuous Harvest That Lasts All Season

How to Succession Plant for a Continuous Harvest That Lasts All Season

April 8, 2026April 29, 20265 mins0
Lots of people new to gardening get everything in the ground in the springtime, have a big…
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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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  • How to Grow Asparagus A Perennial Crop That Produces for 20 Years
  • How to Clean Houseplant Leaves and Why It Matters More Than Most People Realize
  • 7 Smart Things to Do in the Garden During a Rainy Week
  • How to Protect Garden Plants From an Unexpected Late Frost
  • How to Fix Clay Soil So It Drains Better and Grows Healthier Plants
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  • How to Fix Clay Soil So It Drains Better and Grows Healthier Plants

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

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How Long Do Seeds Really Last? A Practical Guide to Seed Viability

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

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