There are some vegetables that can be difficult to grow in an environment with long winters and relatively short summers. The idea of starting these types of summer vegetables from seed outside is quickly dismissed when the grower knows each plant will have only ninety days to reach maturity. Once the plant is finally able to bear vegetables or fruit, the time it takes for each piece of produce to ripen also has to be accounted for. Considering the long time-frame, a frost could come by and kill the plant before a harvest can be taken.
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30 Creative DIY Ways to Plant a Garden
I love planting and I love being creative so I had a ton of fun looking for some creative ways to plant a garden.
Every other year, I have planted a garden plot that is about 50 feet wide and 100 feet long. Now that all of my kids are grown and gone though, it hardly seems necessary — especially since we spend a lot of time at our cabin during the summer months. I figured I would try to make my planting somewhat portable this year and that is what inspired me to search out all of these ideas. Of course, not all of these amazing DIY projects are portable, but they are all creative!
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How To Grow Your Herbs Indoors During Winter
Winter is approaching once again, and that means that many plants (and animals) will go dormant for the season. Having less color may be something you can live without, but going without your favorite home-grown herbs all season? Not acceptable!
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8 Mosquito Repellent Plants
We are in the middle of building a fun outdoor entertainment area at our cabin that we hope to be able to enjoy during the day and for evening bonfires. One major problem we have noticed is the mosquitoes. They seem to be so much worse this year than any other year in recent memory.
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9 Fruits and Veggies to Grow in Hanging Baskets
While some people might be asking how to hrow fruits and veggies in hanging baskets, others are probably asking why I would want to grown any kind of food in hanging baskets. Well, up until this year I had a huge garden space — unfortunately, we sold that house last year and are currently living in an apartment where all I have is a small patio.
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