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We're a beginner-friendly place to learn how to grow organic fruit, vegetables, and herbs. In this section, you will find:

  • Raised bed gardening: We grow all our vegetables in raised beds and are experts in this gardening technique. Learn how to plan, build, and maintain your raised bed garden for flourishing vegetables.
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  • Tools and equipment: What basic gardening tools do you need? We discuss hand tools, equipment, and even gardening clothing.
  • Butterfly gardens:  Nourish your body with organic edibles, but be sure to nourish your soul by planting flowers to attract butterflies!

Gardening is an ongoing journey. There is always something new to learn, explore, and experience.

Weed Barriers for Healthy Soil

Quick and Easy Plant Marker Ideas

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How to Make Compost, Worm Composting and More

Solitary Ground Bee, Pollinating Insects

Iris Flower Pictures

New Knock Out Roses

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Collection of Raised Bed Vegetable Garden Resources

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Flower Garden Design Ideas

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Flowering Trees for Your Front Yard

Small Front Yard Landscaping Pictures

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Companion Planting Myths and Facts

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Quick and Easy Plant Marker Ideas

Gardening Makes You Happy and Science Proves It

Working with Your Soil

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Why Is Soil Important?

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American Burnweed, the Weed That Signals Fall Is Here

I was walking my dog along the wood’s edge right near where we cleared land to build our greenhouse when I did a double take. There, like Jack’s magical beanstalk, had grown overnight this gem: American burnweed. Also known as fireweed or American burn weed, it grows rapidly – and I mean, rapidly. Like I…

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Summer squash

What Can You Make with Summer Squash?

It’s that time of year when everyon asks, “What can I make with summer squash?”. The time when neighbors sneak bags of summer squash onto porches. When farmer’s markets are brimming with yellow and green squash, zucchini, and all manner of Cucurbitaceae, the plant family that gives, and gives, until it can’t give anymore. If…

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A closeup of marshmallow plant flower.

Growing Marshmallow Plant

Growing marshmallow plant has been on my gardening to-do list for quite some time. I’ve read about it in herbal books and grown its cousins in the Malvaceae family from seed. The dark purple mallow plant I have thrives in my little garden by the shed, so I thought, “Why not grow marshmallow there?” I…

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watering can with plants

August in the Garden: Late Summer Delight

August in the Garden: Tasks, Tips, and a Look Ahead to Fall Here in South Central Virginia, August has always felt like “back to school” season. By mid-month, the local schools are back in session, and with two universities in our small town, the stores fill up with dorm supplies and school gear. What a…

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