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Techniques

Vegetable Gardening: 2010 Fruits and Veggies

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Click "Download the PDF" to view a chart of our 2010 Fruit and Veggie Varieties.
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Vegetable Gardening: 2010 Tomato Varieties

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Click "Download the PDF" to learn about our 2010 Tomato Varieties.
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Succulent Living Wreath

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By making a living wreath, you can add a unique addition to your garden décor. You may purchase a pre-made wreath form or make your own.
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Strawberry Jar How-to

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Watering your plants in a strawberry jar can sometimes frustrate the most experienced gardener. Not only is it difficult keeping your plants evenly moist with the plants in various levels in the jar, but most jars are made of clay and usually have sun-loving plants in them. In the hot sun they dry out quickly. The design of the jar presents another problem, getting water to the plants on the sides of the jar.
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Soil Testing

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The purpose of soil testing is to identify nutrient or content imbalances that would reduce plant performance.
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Seed Starting

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Starting seed indoors is both easy and enjoyable. While everything may still be looking a little drab outside, you’ve got fresh herb, vegetable, or flower plants popping up on the windowsill. This is also a delightful project to involve your kids in, too!
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Pruning and Staking

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Pruning is needed to keep your plant healthy, vigorous and productive.
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Container Gardening

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You can’t pick up a popular magazine today or watch any of the lifestyle shows without hearing about “Container Gardening.” Why all the buzz about container gardens?
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Potting Soil

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Potting soils serve the vital functions of both stabilizing the plant and being the source of water and nutrient uptake. They may vary in weight and composition, and therefore must be selected according to the desired final use.
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