How to Grow Beefsteak Tomatoes From Seed
Learn how to grow beefsteak tomatoes from seed, from variety selection to transplanting. Explore watering, fertilizing, pruning, airflow, pest management, and harvesting ripe tomatoes.
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What is Mushroom Compost and How to Use It
Explore mushroom compost as a garden amendment, including its composition, uses, and limitations. Learn about application options and salt concerns when planning soil improvements.
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How to Grow Collard Greens from Seeds
Grow collard greens from seed with indoor-starting and direct-sowing guidance. Explore soil preparation, thinning, watering, mulching, pest management, and harvesting your greens.
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Can You Plant Creeping Phlox from Seed
Explore growing creeping phlox from seed, from soil preparation and germination to ongoing care. Learn about propagation, ground-cover planting, and common pests and diseases.
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Seed Starting Mix vs Potting Soil, Which is Better for Seed Starting
Compare seed-starting mix and potting soil by composition, drainage, and intended use. Learn how to choose a growing medium for germination, seedlings, and transplanting.
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Are Crickets Harmful for Gardens?
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of crickets in a garden. Learn to assess plant damage and compare prevention and management options for cricket populations.
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Survival Garden 101: How to Grow and Maintain a Self-Sufficient Food Source
Learn how to create a survival garden with nutrient-dense vegetables, high-calorie crops, and herbs. Explore planning, planting, and maintenance tips for a reliable food source during challenging times.
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Earth Day 2023 Sale Announcement (Archived)
Revisit Gardeners Basics' Earth Day 2023 seed sale and its gardening theme. This archived announcement describes a past promotion that ended April 24, 2023.
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Are Ace 55 Tomato Determinate or Indeterminate?
Explore Ace 55 tomato growth habits and the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomatoes. Learn about this heirloom variety's characteristics, planting needs, and garden care.
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How to Harvest Poppy Seeds and Store for Flower Gardens
Learn when to harvest poppy seed pods and how to separate, clean, and dry the seeds. Explore storage practices for saving poppy seeds for your flower garden.
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How to Get Rid of Aphids in Your Vegetable Garden
Learn to identify aphids on vegetable plants and explore control and prevention options. Review monitoring, physical barriers, and planting strategies for managing garden infestations.
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How to Grow Spaghetti Squash for a Better Vegetable Garden
Grow spaghetti squash with guidance on seeds, soil preparation, and planting. Explore vine support, watering, pollination, pest management, and harvesting and storing mature squash.
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