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Vegetables

How to Grow Sweet Potatoes in Containers in 8 Easy Steps

Are you thinking of growing sweet potatoes in pots or containers this season? If you are short on space, growing sweet potatoes in a container garden is entirely possible. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde takes you through 8 simple steps for growing fantastic sweet potatoes in containers!

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Vegetables

How to Grow Carrots in Pots or Containers in 9 Easy Steps

Are you thinking of adding some container grown carrots to your vegetable garden this season? Growing carrots in pots or containers is a bit easier than many people think! In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde shares 9 simple steps to grow carrots in pots or containers this season!

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Vegetables

15 Vegetables That Can Grow in the Arizona Heat

If you live in Arizona, you know that growing anything in your garden can be a huge task, especially vegetables. But the good news is, there are several veggies that can thrive in the hot, sunny Arizona climate. In this article, gardening expert and former organic gardener Sarah Hyde walks through her favorite vegetables that you can grow in Arizona!

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Gardening Tips

17 Vegetable Container Gardening Mistakes to Avoid

Are you creating a container garden for your vegetables this season? Don't fall victim to some of the most common mistakes you can make when vegetable gardening in containers. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde walks through the most common mistakes container gardeners make with their vegetables.

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Vegetables

15 Tips For Growing Carrots in Hot and Arid Desert Climates

Do you live in a hot and arid desert climate? If so, growing vegetables of any type can be a challenge! But having the right information before you attempt it can drastically help along the way. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde gives you her top tips for growing carrots in desert climates!

Vegetables

21 Fast Growing Vegetables For Impatient Gardeners

Gardening expert Sarah Hyde will walk you through factors to consider with days to maturity, what to look for when buying transplants to save time, and share 21 quick crops to try if you are an impatient gardener! All of the crops listed here should mature in less than 60 days under optimal growing conditions.

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Vegetables

13 Tips For Growing Tomatoes in Hot, Dry Desert Climates

Garden grown tomatoes are a favorite amongst many hobby gardeners. But what if you live in a hot and arid desert climate? Can tomatoes be grown in the desert? In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde gives her top tips based on her first hand experience growing tomates in the desert!

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Herbs

15 Garden Herbs That You Can Grow in The Shade

Have a few shady spots in your yard or garden that need some perking up? Want to maximize your square-foot space under the shade of your tall garden tomatoes? Discover new herbal flavors that take your cooking to the next level, grown right outside your kitchen window. Gardening expert Sarah Hyde offers 15 herbs that can grow well in part shade.

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Vegetables

13 Tips For Growing Tomatoes in Pots or Containers

Growing tomatoes in pots or containers can be great for gardeners that lack the space of a full vegetable garden. Tomatoes can be picky plants to grow, so it's important to make sure meet all their needs. In this article, gardening expert Sarah Hyde provides her top tips for growing tomatoes in pots or containers this season.

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Companion Planting

21 Cabbage Companion Plants You Can Grow With Cabbage

Companion planting can be an art form, specifically if you have limited gardening space. Cabbage is a shade friendly veggie that can grow well with a number of different vegetables. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde examines her favorite companion plants for cabbage in your garden.

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Flowers

11 Tips for Growing Cosmos in Pots

Are you searching for a plant that’s an “easy-keeper” in your container garden? Do you want to add both color and character to your patio pots? Fun and quirky cosmos may be the flower for you! Known for cut flowers and pollinator patches, you rarely hear about growing cosmos in pots. In this article, flower expert Taylor Sievers shares some tips to set you up for success when growing cosmos in containers!

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Flowers

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Sweet Peas

Are you thinking about growing sweet peas this season? These popular flowers can fit just about any garden design. In this article, gardening expert and cut flower farmer Taylor Seivers examines all you need to know about growing sweet peas in your garden, including their maintenance and care needs.