Category: Gardening for Beginners
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Winter doesn’t mean your garden takes a vacation. In fact, January is a secret powerhouse month for gardeners who know the tricks, and beginners often stumble before they even know what’s possible. While frost and gray skies might seem like signals to slow down, smart gardeners are already setting the stage for a lush spring.…
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Washington County residents are encouraged to take advantage of a unique opportunity to learn, serve, and grow with the OSU Extension Master Gardener program, beginning January 27, 2026, at Tri County Technology Center. The Washington County Master Gardeners are inviting new participants to join the program, which offers more than 40 hours of engaging,…
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While coronavirus has brought many traumatic changes to our world, it has also served as a powerful reminder of how intimately our lives are bound to the earth and to each other. In doing so, it has created a new tribe of beginner gardeners, a cohort of like-minded people suddenly deeply determined to grow at…
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Most gardening books have cheery titles promising beautiful borders, amazing annuals or an effortless vegetable patch. Clare Hastings wanted to call her book Gardening From Beyond The Grave. ‘It’s not a gloomy title at all!’ she cries. ‘I like to imagine myself as a contented spirit in the garden after I’ve gone, watching over it…
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Venturing into gardening for the first time can be overwhelming, but the specialists are here to help. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Testing soil helps gardeners to figure out what plants will flourish(Image: Getty Images) Starting a garden from scratch is…
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A thriving kitchen garden is something to be proud of. A place to grow your own – whether you’re vegetable gardening in raised beds, pots, from seed, or not, there is nothing better than using the freshest ingredients for the kitchen table, straight from your own backyard. Homegrown produce is not only tastier and healthier…
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Essential Expert Gardening Tips Taking care of plants in a garden is kind of like raising kids. You’ve got to feed them, keep them safe and give them plenty of room to grow! Here are the most important responsibilities every plant owner needs to be aware of, along with expert gardening tips on how to…
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While you may have just materialized from the pink void into the fantastical world of Palia, you can’t rely on your Kilima Valley neighbors charity forever. Now that you have been provided with a Housing Plot, it’s up to you to turn all that land into money. What better way to start earning a little…
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Vegetable container gardening means growing your own isn’t impossible if you have a small garden, offering you an opportunity to harvest edible crops without the need for vast beds. If you’ve ever dipped your toe into growing your own vegetables, it’s likely to have been with a container crop, and you might have some clue…
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Get some tips on gardening for beginners at home. Plan your first garden by starting with the easiest crops to grow that offer great cooking possibilities. If you want to grow a garden next spring, it’s never too early to start planning. One of the best ways to “learn as you go” is to read the seed…