Backyard Gardening
How to Dry Basil and Other Herbs: Top Tips for Preserving Homegrown Herbs
Drying herbs like basil, lavender, parsley, and dill will bring a smile to your winter self, and you’ll thank your summer gardening self for the forethought and planning.
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Winter-Proofing Your Garden: Top Cold-Tolerant Container Plants
Learn how with the proper containers and protection, growers across the globe can keep their perennials, evergreen shrubs, and hardy ferns safe all year.
A Beginner's Guide to Growing Microgreens at Home in 5x5 Trays
Growing microgreens at home is rewarding and easy; our 5x5 trays are perfect for trying out multiple varieties in a small space.
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Beginner-Friendly Winter Cover Crops: Top 5 Choices for Small Gardens
Let’s discuss how beginners can start easily with winter cover crops, which are easy to sow, manage, and terminate in your garden.
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Is It Time to Pick Your Jalapeños? 5 Signs to Look For
Red or green? Here's when to harvest your jalapeño hot peppers for maximum spice and flavor.
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Top 5 Benefits of Using Cover Crops in Home Gardens
Improve your soil health, reduce weed pressure, control pests and diseases, prevent erosion, and retain soil moisture.
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10 Must-Have Indoor House Plants for Gardeners and Plant Lovers
Join us to discuss ten must-have indoor houseplants you may consider bringing home.
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Boost Harvests with Companion Planting: Top Garden Pairings
When choosing companion plants, select crops with similar requirements to plant together and ensure spacing can withstand the mature sizes. Learn to work with nature instead of against it to yield the best results.
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The USDA's New Plant Hardiness Zone Map - Explained
The USDA's new plant hardiness zone map has more data points from 13,412 weather stations! Understand how it works & why this makes an impact for gardeners and growers with our comprehensive guide.
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Growing Potatoes in Grow Bags
Grow bags are perfect if you have limited space. Enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own homegrown potatoes.
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The Best Drip Irrigation for Container Gardening in Small Scale Gardens
Want to ensure your container garden grows healthy and strong? Learn about the best drip irrigation for raised beds, and which products you need for a successful installation. With these tips from Bootstrap Farmer, growing your crops will be easier than ever.
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How to Plant a Grilling Garden
Plant the best grilling garden this year with grow bag containers and simple to use irrigation. Learn about the best plants for a grilling garden and tips on how to use them.
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