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Homemade Bug Spray for Tomato Plants: 3 Easy Recipes to Stop Pests and Save Your Veggie Garden
Keep pests from ruining your precious tomatoes with these simple, effective homemade sprays – no harsh chemicals, just natural solutions that work.
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5 Types of Lavender to Grow for Fabulous Fragrance and Gorgeous Blooms
There are many types of lavender that suit certain areas or uses better than others. Explore the five main categories of lavender to see which is best for you.
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As a Chef, I Always Grow These 8 Vegetables Because They're Much Cheaper Than Buying – and Packed with Flavor
Chef-turned-gardener Bonnie Grant reveals her pick of vegetables that are most worth growing for flavor, versatility, and to save money over buying.
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How To Vacation-Proof Tomato Plants: 4 Tips To Beat The Wilt & Keep Plants Thriving While You're Away
Don't just hope your tomatoes survive your summer trip. Prep plants for some time apart with these tips on how to care for tomatoes while you're on vacation.
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What Are Tomato Suckers – And Should You Remove Them?
Tomato suckers are nothing to worry about, but if you want to grow bigger fruits, then managing them is essential. Learn how to identify and remove them.
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4 Worst Tomato Pruning Mistakes & How To Avoid Them For A Huge Harvest This Summer
Don't make any of these common tomato pruning mistakes this summer! Find out how to avoid these basic blunders for a bigger harvest.
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8 Best Vegetables to Plant in July – Don't Miss Out on a Delicious Fall Harvest
July is a great time to plant cool-weather crops to harvest in autumn, as well as fast-growing varieties that thrive in summer's heat.
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Do Tomatoes Need Protection From Excessive Heat? Find Out 4 Ways To Protect Tomatoes In A Heatwave & Keep Plants Healthy
Tomatoes may flourish in sunshine, but be careful not to give them too much of a good thing. Do tomatoes need protection from excessive heat? Absolutely – and here’s how
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I'm a Professional Chef and Gardening Writer – These Are the 8 Vegetables I Always Grow for Unbeatable Flavor
I've learned a lot in my careers, and I refuse to gatekeep my favorite veggies to grow any longer! Grow the most delicious vegetables yet with my picks.
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Give Your Herbs A Haircut! 6 Aromatic Edibles That Benefit From Snipping In Summer & Why Trimming The Herbs Matters
Some edible plants are happy tumbling over pots and planters – but for others, trimming the herbs can help. Here are 6 aromatic edibles to snip into shape this summer
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Can Lavender Grow In Shade? Here’s How To Grow Fragrant Flowering Plants Even In Partial Shade – Plus, Which Lavenders Are Best
If your growing space isn’t the sunniest, you may be wondering: can lavender grow in shade? We look at ways to cultivate this aromatic beauty in partial shade and filtered light
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If you’re still growing pumpkins on the ground, you’re wasting precious space – this one simple trick will triple your growing area
Stop wasting precious garden space! Start growing pumpkins vertically and improve your harvest with this one simple trick.
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Want Your Lavender To Bloom for Longer? Try This Expert Tip & Deadhead Lavender Plants For A Longer, Lovelier Flush of Flowers
The heady rush of lavender is a feast for the senses, so make sure you can enjoy the show for as long as possible. Follow our tips on how to deadhead lavender for an extra hit of fragrant pleasures
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10 Best Tomato Trellis Ideas You Can Buy Or DIY – For Bigger Yields And No Droop
Support your tomatoes the smart way – with simple structures that keep stems strong, fruit off the ground, and harvests at their best.
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5 Plants That Repel Tomato Hornworms – And Attract Their Beneficial Predators
Keep pests away naturally with these 5 plants that repel tomato hornworms. Plus, discover 3 plant combinations to attract insects that prey on pesky pests.
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How To Tell When Figs Are Ripe – Our Fruit Growing Expert Reveals 5 Secrets To The Ultimate Squidgy Fruits
Figs are a gorgeous Mediterranean delicacy but knowing when you can enjoy their squidgy goodness isn’t always clear. Here we explain 5 pointers on how to tell when figs are ripe
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Do You Have Deformed Cucumbers? Here’s Why & How To Prevent Kooky Looking Cukes
Cucumbers are great veggies to grow in your garden, but what happens if you have deformed cucumbers? Are they ok to eat? Learn how to prevent misshapen cukes.
