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  • How to Grow Asparagus: A Perennial Favorite for Your Garden
    In-Ground Gardening

    How to Grow Asparagus: A Perennial Favorite for Your Garden

    ByAllegra from Here in the Catskills February 14, 2025December 14, 2024

    How to Grow Asparagus: A Perennial Favorite for Your Garden Asparagus is a gardener’s dream: a perennial plant that keeps producing for up to 20 years! Sure, it’s a slow starter, but once it’s established an asparagus patch provides fresh, flavorful spears every spring. Whether you’re planting your first plants or upgrading an existing vegetable…

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    In-Ground Gardening

    How to Prepare Garden Soil for Planting Vegetables

    ByAllegra from Here in the Catskills January 31, 2025November 28, 2024

    Any Amazon links below are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission at no cost to you if you click and finalize an order. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. How to Prepare Garden Soil for Planting Vegetables Getting your soil ready for a new vegetable garden is like laying down the…

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    In-Ground Gardening | Indoor Gardening

    Starting Seeds Indoors with Grow Lights: A Beginner’s Guide

    ByAllegra from Here in the Catskills January 17, 2025December 14, 2024

    Any Amazon links below are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission at no cost to you if you click and finalize an order. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Starting Seeds Indoors with Grow Lights: A Beginner’s Guide Starting your veggie garden indoors with grow lights might sound high-tech, but it’s…

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  • Characteristics of soil types include this one, with a man putting seeds in a furrow in a vegetable garden
    In-Ground Gardening

    Understanding Different Soil Types: A Beginner’s Guide to Vegetable Garden Soil

    ByAllegra from Here in the Catskills January 3, 2025November 9, 2024

    Any Amazon links below are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission at no cost to you if you click and finalize an order. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Understanding Different Soil Types: A Beginner’s Guide to Vegetable Garden Soil Starting a vegetable garden is exciting, but before you get planting,…

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    Container Gardening

    Small Balcony Gardening for Beginners: How to Grow Vegetables in a Tiny Space

    ByAllegra from Here in the Catskills December 20, 2024December 14, 2024

    Small Balcony Gardening for Beginners: How to Grow Vegetables in a Tiny Space Do you love fresh vegetables, but only have a small space to grow them in? The good news is that a little balcony space can go a long way if you know how to use it well. Even with a tiny area,…

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Hi, I’m Allegra! I share low-maintenance vegetable gardening tips for busy people, helping you grow fresh produce while saving time and energy. You'll also find tips on flower and herb gardening, indoor plant care, birding, recipes, and more in the archives! Learn more...

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