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    Container Gardening

    How to Grow Tomatoes in Pots

    ByAllegra from Here in the Catskills July 18, 2025August 15, 2025

    How to Grow Tomatoes in Pots If you’re ready to learn how to grow tomatoes in pots, you’re in the right place. Whether you’ve got a sunny patio or a window that gets a decent amount of light, growing tomatoes in containers is one of the easiest ways to dip your toes into gardening. It’s…

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    In-Ground Gardening

    Tomato Varieties: How to Choose the Right Type for Your Garden

    ByAllegra from Here in the Catskills July 11, 2025August 15, 2025

    Tomato Varieties: How to Choose the Right Type for Your Garden With so many tomato varieties out there, picking the right type can feel overwhelming. But once you understand a few basic categories and consider your own growing setup and goals, the choices get a lot easier. Whether you’re gardening in containers, raised beds, or…

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    In-Ground Gardening

    How to Prune Tomato Plants

    ByAllegra from Here in the Catskills July 4, 2025August 15, 2025

    Whether you want bigger tomatoes, a healthier plant, or just some peace from an overgrown tangle of vines, pruning your tomato plants is one of the best ways to keep them in check and boost fruit production. But when and why should you prune – and how exactly do you trim them? In this post,…

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    15+ Low-Light House Plants Safe for Cats and Dogs

    ByAllegra from Here in the Catskills June 27, 2025September 6, 2025

    15+ Low-Light House Plants Safe for Cats and Dogs If you’ve got pets and a less-than-sunny space, it might feel like living houseplants are off the table. But good news—there are plenty of beautiful, pet-safe plants that can thrive in low light and won’t harm your furry roommates. The following is a list of beginner-friendly,…

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    In-Ground Gardening | Vegetables

    How to Care for Pepper Plants

    ByAllegra from Here in the Catskills June 20, 2025May 19, 2025

    How to Care for Pepper Plants: Beginner’s Guide Peppers are one of the most rewarding plants to grow, whether you’re after sweet bell peppers, spicy chili peppers, or a rainbow of pepper varieties. But to get healthy ones loaded with ripe fruit, you’ll need to know how to care for pepper plants. Whether you’re planting them in a vegetable garden,…

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