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Perfect Thyme Every Time – Your Comprehensive Thyme Growing Manual
Want low maintenance and big flavor? Thyme thrives on neglect and tastes like nothing else. Here's the step-by-step guide to growing this wonder herb.
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The Best Time to Plant Garlic by Zone (And Why Timing is Everything)
Get your garlic planting schedule right. Follow our zone-by-zone advice for a successful harvest next summer.
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Planting Store-Bought Garlic: Expert Growing Tips for a Successful Harvest
Not all store-bought garlic cloves will sprout, but with the right bulbs, timing, and a few simple techniques, you can enjoy a satisfying homegrown harvest.
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Burn These 3 Garden Herbs in October to Deter Pests, Purify the Air, and Set the Tone for the Season Ahead
Burning garden herbs isn’t just a wonderfully atmospheric fall ritual; it’s packed full of benefits, too.
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What Are Garlic Scapes? How to Grow and Harvest This Tasty Bonus Crop
Garlic is an easy to grow plant that is used for its bulb and its greens. Garlic scapes are the first tender green shoots on garlic which will become bulbils. Learn more garlic scapes in this article.
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Don’t Let First Frost Get The Better Of These 9 Plants – Bring Them Indoors Before It’s Too Late!
Once you get to fall, it may only take one frosty night to wreak havoc. If you want to protect plants from frost, bring these 9 half-hardies, perennials and tenders indoors
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8 Hardy Herbs to Plant in Fall for Fuss-Free Fragrance and Flavor
In the mood for some easy breezy edible plants? These low-maintenance herbs are guaranteed to pack a punch this fall…
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Types of Garlic Explained: Best Hardneck, Softneck and Elephant Varieties to Grow
With so many garlic varieties available to grow, how do you know where to start? Compare different types for your needs and climate with our expert guide.
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Spiders Invading Your Home? These 6 Plants Repel Creepy Crawlies and They Smell Divine!
If you don’t want to share your home with inquisitive arachnids, grow these 6 plants that repel spiders – and as a neat bonus, they also smell really lovely
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When and How to Fertilize Garlic for Big, Healthy Bulbs
Garlic is a long-season crop that needs heavy fertilizing to grow big bulbs with the best flavor. Learn how to get the timing right and which products to use.
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How to Collect and Store Lavender Seeds to Plant in the Spring
Wait until your lavender flowers are dry and brittle, then use this tried and true method to collect the seeds.
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What Is The 8-8-8 Lavender Rule? Find Out Why This One Simple Pruning Tip Can Help Rejuvenate Your Lavender
One of the most satisfying summer pruning jobs involves getting your lavender in shape – so if you care about doing it right this summer, the 8-8-8 lavender rule is well worth a try
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How To Prune Lavender For Even More Heavenly-Scented Blooms – Just Follow These 5 Simple Tips
Pruning lavender at the right way is essential for promoting robust growth and prolific flowering. Here's how and when to do it for the best results.
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Choose These Vegetables To Plant In August – Enjoy Quick Fall Harvests And Get The Jump On Cool-Weather Crops
Late summer can feel tight in terms of knowing what to grow next. To guarantee you enjoy tasty crops both in fall and in cooler weather, these are the 8 vegetables to plant in August
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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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8 Plants To Propagate In July – Grow Next Year’s Garden Favorites With These Summer Cuttings
Summer is a great time to make cuttings of your favorite plants if you want identical plants that are strong and healthy. Here are the essential plants to propagate in July
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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
