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How to Create the Perfect Four-Season Garden For Year-Round Food
A four-season garden is exactly as it sounds; it’s a garden that can be used at all times of the year. No more waiting through the winter for your chance to grow and harvest fresh crops from your ...
Onion Companion Plants: 16 of the Best Plants to Grow With Onions
Onions are a gem to grow in your garden. They make good friends with a lot of other crops and enhance the flavor of others. Plus, they help keep pests away. If you're looking to do a little companion ...
14 Best Companion Plants for Brassicas (Cabbage, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, etc.)
Cole crops are common residents in veggie gardens all over the world. They're delicious, nutritious, and many of them are incredibly easy to grow (except for you, Brussels sprouts!). Finding the right ...
28 Perfect Lettuce Companion Plants and a Few to Avoid
You've probably noticed that plants thrive best when they have good neighbors. This goes for all life forms, really, but it's especially noticeable in one's garden. My lettuces (Lactuca sativa ...
15 of the Best Companion Plants for Carrots (and Some to Avoid)
Homegrown carrots are much more flavorful than store-bought. If you want the best crop you've ever had, consider companion planting with carrots. Some herbs, veggies, and flowers will enhance the ...
The Best Celery Companion Plants For a Bumper Crop
Celery is one of my favorite vegetables to grow for a number of reasons. Not only is it crispy and juicy, but it can be used in so many dishes. As a base in soups, stews and casseroles, cooked, raw, ...
26 Unusual Vegetables Worth Growing in Your Garden
You can't go wrong with a tried-and-true vegetable assortment in your garden. After all, peas, carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes are the cornerstones of most people's diets. They're reliable, and most of ...
19 High Calorie Crops to Grow in Your Survival Garden
Whether you just want to supplement your diet and save some money or aim to grow the food to support yourself and your family in a survival situation, you need to prioritize your space with ...