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Planting & Growing

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Simple guides for planting vegetables, flowers, herbs, and growing healthy plants throughout the year.

How to Set Up a Productive Square Foot Garden in a Single Weekend

How to Set Up a Productive Square Foot Garden in a Single Weekend

June 22, 2026June 25, 20265 mins0
Square foot gardening, a method created by retired engineer Mel Bartholomew in the 1980s, remains one of…
  • Planting & Growing
Avatar photoKasie Rae Johnson

How to Grow Pumpkins in a Backyard Garden From Seed to Fall Harvest

June 22, 2026June 25, 20265 mins0
Growing pumpkins is one of the most rewarding gardening projects for families. Large seeds are easy for…
  • Planting & Growing
Avatar photoKasie Rae Johnson
8 Edible Flowers That Add Color to the Garden and Flavor to the Plate

8 Edible Flowers That Add Color to the Garden and Flavor to the Plate

June 16, 2026June 25, 20265 mins0
Edible flowers hold a special place in the home garden because they do more than simply look…
  • Planting & Growing
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How to Grow Eggplant Successfully Even in Short-Season Northern Climates

How to Grow Eggplant Successfully Even in Short-Season Northern Climates

June 16, 2026June 25, 20264 mins0
Eggplant is one of the most heat-loving vegetables a home gardener can grow. It is a tropical…
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6 Common Mistakes First-Time Vegetable Gardeners Make and How to Avoid Every One

6 Common Mistakes First-Time Vegetable Gardeners Make and How to Avoid Every One

June 13, 2026June 25, 20265 mins0
The first year of vegetable gardening often determines whether someone becomes a lifelong grower or gives up…
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Avatar photoKasie Rae Johnson
How to Grow Watermelons in a Small Garden Using Containers and Trellises

How to Grow Watermelons in a Small Garden Using Containers and Trellises

June 10, 2026June 25, 20265 mins0
Watermelons are often seen as sprawling, space-hungry plants that need a large garden bed to grow well.…
  • Planting & Growing
Avatar photoKasie Rae Johnson
9 Fast-Growing Vegetables That Go From Seed to Table in Under 60 Days

9 Fast-Growing Vegetables That Go From Seed to Table in Under 60 Days

June 5, 2026June 25, 20265 mins0
The typical home garden harvest timeline plant in May, wait three months, and harvest in August can…
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How to Grow Lettuce Year-Round Using Succession Planting and Season Extension

How to Grow Lettuce Year-Round Using Succession Planting and Season Extension

June 5, 2026June 25, 20264 mins0
gardeners treat it as a spring-only crop that bolts and turns bitter as soon as summer heat…
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How to Grow Zucchini That Produces All Summer Without Overwhelming the Kitchen

How to Grow Zucchini That Produces All Summer Without Overwhelming the Kitchen

June 1, 2026June 25, 20265 mins0
Zucchini has earned its reputation as one of the most productive vegetables in the home garden. It…
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7 Reasons Garden Seedlings Die After Sprouting and How to Save Them

7 Reasons Garden Seedlings Die After Sprouting and How to Save Them

May 25, 2026June 25, 20264 mins0
Few things are more discouraging than watching seedlings that germinated successfully tiny green sprouts that represented the…
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About Author

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 Turn Fallen Leaves Into Leaf Mold The Easiest Soil Amendment to Make
How to Grow New Plants From Leaf Cuttings 8 Species That Root Easily
How to Grow New Plants From Leaf Cuttings 8 Species That Root Easily
What Hybrid, Heirloom, and Open-Pollinated Seeds Mean and Which to Choose

Garden Tips

6 Things That Go Wrong When Gardeners Skip Hardening Off Seedlings

6 Things That Go Wrong When Gardeners Skip Hardening Off Seedlings

June 23, 2026June 25, 2026
How to Identify and Manage Whiteflies on Vegetable and Ornamental Plants

How to Identify and Manage Whiteflies on Vegetable and Ornamental Plants

June 23, 2026June 25, 2026
Why Raised Bed Soil Sinks Over Time and the Correct Way to Replenish It

Why Raised Bed Soil Sinks Over Time and the Correct Way to Replenish It

June 18, 2026June 25, 2026
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