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What Seeds Can I Start In July?
Why July is a Great Time to Start Planting
Starting seeds in July allows gardeners to utilize the warm summer soil and longer daylight hours,...
Gardening
Sage for Beginners: Getting Started with This Versatile Herb
Bullet Points Review:
Beginner tips for growing sage
Choosing your first plant
Tools and supplies needed
Time commitment for care
Easy culinary uses
Avoiding common pitfalls
Additional Questions:
How do you choose...
Gardening
The Art of Companion Planting: Tips for a Thriving Garden
Companion planting is a time-honored gardening technique that harnesses the natural synergies between certain plants, creating a balanced and thriving garden ecosystem. Whether you're...
Gardening
Fall Harvesting Your Lavender
Lavender is a hardy, fragrant plant that graces many gardens with its beautiful blooms and soothing scent. If you have lavender blooming in late...
Edible
How to Identify Overripe Banana Peppers
Banana peppers are a favorite among gardeners and home cooks for their mild flavor and bright yellow color. But if left on the plant...
DIY
DIY
What Are Forstner Bits?
You might recognize the term Forstner bits from our Cordless Drills 101 lesson. These are specialized woodworking tools designed to drill flat-bottomed holes with...
DIY
When Can I Stain My New Fence?
You’ve just installed a beautiful new fence, and now you’re wondering: when can I stain it? Staining your fence is an important step to...
DIY
Declutter December Checklist
Spring may have the reputation of being the ultimate cleaning season, but let’s face it—there’s no better time than December to declutter. The holidays...
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