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When to Sow Cucumber Seeds in Your Zone

Wondering if it’s warm enough to tuck your cucumber seeds in the ground? Then join Briana Yablonski as she covers when to sow cucumbers in your growing zone.

A close-up reveals onions, their bulbs nestled in rich brown soil. The bulbs, plump and firm, promise a bountiful harvest. Their vibrant green leaves stretch outward, catching the sunlight, while neighboring onions blur softly in the background.

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Is It Better To Grow Onions from Seeds or Sets?

Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she attempts to answer the age-old question: is it better to start onions from seed or sets?

Multiple purple nodding onion flowers sway gently, a testament to nature's artistry. Their slender, resilient stems stand tall, offering a striking contrast to the delicate beauty of the blossoms they proudly bear.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Nodding Onion Plants

Nodding onion plants are cute little perennials that love U.S. gardens. Ornamental and native, they delight growers and wildlife alike with their nectar, pollen, and seeds. Learn all you need to know with this care guide from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.

A close-up reveals lush, vibrant spinach plant leaves, their deep green hues hinting at their readiness for harvest. Nestled in dark, rich soil, they await eager hands to pluck them, promising freshness and nutrition.

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13 Best Bolt-Resistant Crops For Your Vegetable Garden

It’s frustrating to work so hard in the garden only to watch your crops go to seed before you can get a good harvest. Fortunately, some vegetables are more bolt-resistant than others. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey details the most bolt-resistant varieties and tricks for preventing your plants from flowering too soon.

A wooden crate overflows with fresh potatoes, promising hearty meals. In the earth nearby, more potatoes nestle, awaiting their turn to be harvested. Greenery provides a backdrop, hinting at the fertile garden's abundance.

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31 Potato Varieties To Plant This Year

It’s just about time to get your seed potatoes chitted and ready for planting. Let’s discuss 31 potato varieties you may want to try this year with organic farmer Jenna Rich.

how deep plant tomatoes. Close-up of female hands planting a tomato seedling in a deep hole in the soil in the garden. The tomato plant is characterized by its lush green foliage, consisting of serrated leaves arranged alternately along the stems.

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How Deep Should You Plant Tomatoes?

Don’t ruin your beautiful tomato seedlings by planting them at the wrong depth! Join former vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how deep you should plant your tomatoes.

Clusters of unripe ‘Cherokee Purple’ tomatoes dangle gracefully from lush green vines, promising future bursts of flavor. In the background, a blur of foliage and soil hints at the thriving ecosystem supporting the burgeoning fruit.

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21 Heirloom Vegetables to Plant This Spring

Heirloom vegetables bring exceptional flavor and diversity to the garden. With so many rich selections, it’s easy to incorporate history and culture into what we grow and eat. Here, let’s look at a few of the best heirloom varieties to sow this spring. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in exploring a glimpse of our food heritage through mouth-watering heirloom vegetables.

Close-up of female hands showing stunted tomato growing in a sunny garden. The plant has a wilted appearance, with limp, rotten stems and curled, wilted leaves of a pale green hue with gray rotten spots.

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9 Reasons Why Your Tomato Plant Has Stunted Growth

Have your dreams of vibrant tomato harvests become crushed by weak plants? Join former vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski as she shares nine reasons why your tomato plant may be stunted.

A cluster of vibrant orange carrots partially buried in dark, rich soil. Lush green foliage sprouts from the earth, forming a crown atop the hidden bounty, promising freshness and flavor.

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13 Tricks for Amazing Carrots this Season

Carrots are a finicky crop, especially during germination. If you’re tired of pathetic root harvests, former organic farmer Logan Hailey unveils the best tricks for growing sweet, crunchy, market-worthy carrots.

produce more tomatoes. Close-up of several tomato bushes with ripe bunches of tomatoes in a greenhouse. The tomato plant is a striking sight, boasting a profusion of deep green, serrated leaves that cascade from sturdy stems, forming a lush canopy of foliage. The plant produces long clusters of medium-sized, rounded fruits that are bright red in color with thin, shiny skin.

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How Do I Get My Tomato Plants to Produce More Tomatoes?

We all want summer tomato abundance, but maybe we’re not sure how to get our plants to be more productive. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich for some insight on how to get higher yields from your tomato plants.

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Plant These 15 Vegetables in May

Say goodbye to spinach and kale and hello to your favorite summer crops! At last, finicky spring weather has passed, and the warmth of May blankets most of the northern hemisphere. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey details the 15 best vegetables to plant in May, based on your growing zone.

Tomato grow faster. Cherry tomatoes have slender, vining stems adorned with bright green, serrated leaves. These leaves are medium-sized and alternate along the stems. The small, round fruits, bright red, grow in clusters.

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9 Tips to Make Tomato Plants Grow Faster

Who doesn’t want more delicious, flavorful, locally grown tomatoes earlier in the season, am I right? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she goes through some tips and tricks on how to make your tomato plants grow faster.

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