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- Covers every month of 2024! [Read More ...]( Watering & Irrigation [How to Recycle Rain Water for Vegetable Gardens]( [Article 1]( I remember watching a film strip (yes, Iâm old) in grade school that showed me how people wasted up to four gallons of water if they left the faucet on while brushing their teeth. That same filmstrip highlighted the environmental benefits of the three Râs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. [Read More...]( Â [grapes]( [The Great Grapes Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Whatâs the most popular fruit in the world? If you guessed oranges, apples, or bananas, youâd be wrongâitâs the fabulous grape! Because of its many uses (hello, wine!) and the number of countries that can grow grapes, the world totals some 72 million tons of grapes grown annually. In the Great Grapes Gardening Guide, youâll learn everything you need to grow this versatile fruit. [Read More ...](
 Seeds & Seedlings [How to Start Seeds in Rockwool]( [Article 2]( I never even knew what rockwool was before I started a hydroponic garden three years ago. To me, seeds sprout in soil, so why use anything else? However, now that I am germinating seeds all year long using an indoor garden that uses rockwool, I think itâs the easiest thing ever. Environmentally sound though? Letâs talk about it, and how to start seeds in rockwool. [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [February 2024 Issue Available Now!]( Get in-depth articles and videos, including our feature article about "How to Grow an Authentic Italian Garden", "How to Make Organic DIY Seed Tape" and savor the flavors of a classic Italian dish with our recipe for "Hearty Winter Cacciatore." Two bonuses include our âItalian Food Garden Planning Kitâ and â33 Weekend Projects You Can Do At Home!â Plus, enjoy spotlights on how to grow and cook with basil, bell peppers, and cauliflower! [Read More ...](
 Vegetable Gardening [3 Space-Saving Backyard Vegetable Garden Ideas]( [Article 3]( When it comes to a backyard vegetable garden, ideas are easy to come by. There are plenty of pictures of elaborate gardens with rows of sun-ripened [tomatoes]( entire sections devoted solely to peas, raised beds for root vegetables, and, of course, a fountain and seating area. We donât all have gigantic yards, though. As nice as it would be to have row after row of heirloom tomatoes and cucumbers, itâs just not realistic when your backyard garden is a two-foot by four-foot rectangle between your driveway and the foundation of your house. [Read More...]( [Potatoes]( [How to Grow Potatoes Gardening Guide Available Now!]( Potatoes and sweet potatoes have been around for thousands of years, and theyâre a main staple in many cultures. Both of these vegetables are easy to grow at home. With the How to Grow Potatoes Gardening Guide, youâll learn all you need to know about growing and enjoying these fabulous root vegetables. [Read More ...](
 Premium Recipe of the Day [Slow-Cooked Potatoes and Cabbage]( [Recipe]( What a terrific dish for a cold evening! You can even serve Slow-Cooked Potatoes & Cabbage as a main dish by itselfâor as a side dish with a main protein such as beef or pork. Your house will smell like an aromatic German or Irish kitchen while this is slow-cooking for four hours! [Read More...]( [GP]( [FREE for You Now: Printable Butterfly Garden Planting Chart!]( Download this FREEBIE now and get: - Beautiful full-color printable chart.
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