Back to School: Garden Veggie Ideas for Kids’ Lunches

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That special time of year is here! The leaves are starting to change color, the smell of pumpkin spice permeates the air, and school kids eagerly anticipate another year of learning (or at least we like to think so). Not to mention, you’ll be busy harvesting your garden veggies, which may beg the question—what are […]

Your Guide to Growing Summer Squash in Containers

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When it comes to homegrown fruits and veggies, summer squash happens to be one of the most versatile and prolific growers out there. Not only do squash plants yield a large crop each summer, they can do so when grown in a garden or containers! This makes growing squash easy no matter what kind of […]

Our Top Tomatoes for 2021!

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If you’ve never experienced the exquisite taste of a freshly-picked, sun-warmed tomato straight off the vine, then you’re seriously missing out. There’s something about growing your very own fruits and veggies that just make them taste so much better! If growing your own tomatoes is on your summer to-do list this year, we’re here to […]

4 Simple & Satisfying Holiday Finger Foods

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A great gift starts with great So much attention over the holidays is given to the turkey dinner. It’s arguably the most important meal of the year, but leading up to the event, and following closely on its heels, are many hours and often days of snacking. While chocolate and baking will always be on […]

Growing Sprouts and Microgreens- Fresh Fast Food Now!

Growing sprouts and microgreens can provide you with tasty, nutrition-packed, home-grown greens in a matter of days or weeks. You don’t need a garden or a ton of supplies, and it’s a fun activity you can do with the kids. What are Sprouts?  Sprouts are the first shoots of green that emerge when seeds contact […]

Everything You Need To Know About Pest Control

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Nothing is quite as disheartening as checking on your growing plants, only to find they’ve been nibbled on by a certain uninvited guest. Sharing some lettuce with the local rabbits might be more of an annoyance than a serious issue, but many other pests can seriously threaten the health of your garden. Luckily, there are […]