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Growing a vegetable garden is fulfilling, especially when it’s time to harvest. Some veggies can take several months before they’re ready to enjoy, but if you want to sow seeds and reap the rewards in a shorter time, plant fast-growing vegetables. There are several veggies, including leafy greens, root vegetables, and more that are ready…
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While I can’t imagine a summer without growing courgettes, at a metre wide, this is a plant that seriously needs its space. Plus, beware the glut and lurking marrow. They are one of the easiest vegetables to grow for beginners, but wow – courgettes are real garden-hoggers. Umbrella-like leaves mean prolific and delicious sausage-sized fruits…
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Square foot gardening is a fantastic way to grow lots of homegrown vegetables in a small space. It is an efficient way to grow crops and I’ve found nine of the best vegetables to grow using the square foot gardening method. The truth is that all manner of vegetables can be grown in a square…
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Garden design projects take a lot of time and effort, so they’re one of those things that are often made to last rather than based on short-term fads. Still, garden design trends do come and go every year, and in 2023 it’s all about the Mediterranean landscape. Italian style for women is a hot topic…
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Your vegetables could grow bigger and better if you follow this gardening tip. With spring finally here, those of us with a green finger will be heading out into our gardens to tidy up the mess from the winter and start making our outside spaces look beautiful so that we can use them throughout the…
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1 Make them waist height Marina Trandina//Getty Images After a day of gardening on your knees, you’ll long for a gardening bed that is better for your back. Here, a raised garden bed becomes more ergonomic simply by being taller. Now, bending down and tending to your beloved plants doesn’t have to be a literal…
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As spring takes hold, keen gardeners are heading outdoors to prepare their vegetable patches for the warmer months ahead. However, according to ecological horticulture expert Jamie Walton, many novice gardeners are making a common mistake that could hinder their vegetable yield. “The biggest mistake I made when I first started growing vegetables was undervaluing the…
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Ah, summer…the season of fresh-baked strawberry rhubarb pies, farmers markets, and falling down Pinterest rabbit holes in search of garden ideas. Are you a gardener à la Bunny Mellon—i.e. champion of native plants and a Francophile garden layout? Or do you prefer your exteriors like your interiors: crisp and clean, with nary a blade of…
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A gardening expert said there’s one ‘big mistake’ people make when they start growing vegetables – and it could be stopping you from getting the most out of your crops Zahna Eklund Social News Reporter 06:12, 23 Mar 2025 Growing vegetables requires more than just a green thumb (stock photo)(Image: vgajic via Getty Images) Your…
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With the right ideas for a small patio, you can stretch limited space so it feels much bigger than it actually is. There are plenty of tricks you can steal from designers that will give the impression of more space. From planting and paving to ideas for furniture and accessories, these upgrades will transform your…