Tag: Beginners
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Follow the old adage of “what goes together well in the kitchen, grows together well in the garden,” Vallin Kostovick says. For example, plants like lettuce and tomato grow well next to each other because as the tomatoes grow taller, they provide necessary shade for the lettuce. 3. A slender garden Get the most out…
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Have you ever tried to grow a garden only to have it fail? You might want to change up your usual routine by adding a couple of key gardening tips. “We say people kill plants with love all the time,” says Mobee Weinstein, the foreman of gardeners at the New York Botanical Garden who specializes in outdoor…
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As temperatures continue to rise across the country, people will likely head outdoors for vacations, get-togethers and some grilling adventures. For those hoping to better connect with nature, gardening may be on the list of activities to try this season, especially if you’re looking for a peaceful hobby in the midst of a bustling post-vaccine…
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Photo credit: Shutterstock Most people who are just starting out or have moved into a new garden feel pressured to do the whole garden at one time. I persuade most of my clients to stagger any design and build they’re embarking on. This is great advice for beginner gardeners, too, and I would suggest they…
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Your flowers may be fading, but their story isn’t over—it’s just getting started! Harvesting flower seeds is like bottling a bit of summer for next year. Whether you’re after cost savings, plant resilience, or just more blooms to love, seed-saving is a fun and empowering end-of-season ritual. Let’s walk outside and collect some of the flower…
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David Maxwell from BBC Radio Ulster’s Gardeners’ Corner on why everyone can be a gardener this spring… You see I think we are all gardeners really – it’s in our DNA. I mean who doesn’t love beautiful flowers, tasty fresh fruit and veg or the cheery birdsong of a spring morning. The fresh green growth…
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DENVER — Spring has sprung, and many Coloradans are ready to get their hands in the dirt and get back in the garden. For some who don’t necessarily have a “green thumb,” but want to start a vegetable or herb garden, here’s where you begin! Tips on planting a vegetable garden for beginners Ellen Becker,…
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Succeed like a pro with preplanned gardens! Knowing how to pair plants is an art and science. We’ve done the homework for you with nine preplanned gardens by our horticultural experts. Usually, these would be pretty pricey but it’s part of the Almanac Garden Planner. Take a look at the nine options and get ready…
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Want to start gardening, but aren’t sure what to do or how to begin? Connecticut Garden Journal’s Charlie Nardozzi has some gardening tips for beginners to keep in mind this season. “Start small,” he told Connecticut Public’s Where We Live. “Get comfortable with gardening. Get used to going out there and visiting the garden everyday…