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Garlic cloves are scattered in coarse soil, with green sprouts growing upright and some garlic bulbs showing their white exteriors. The soil is a mixture of organic matter with what appear to be bulb fertilizer white particles.

11 Garlic Fertilization Tips

Are you a garlic lover planning to grow delicious garlic in your garden this fall? Here are 11 ways to give your cloves the nutrients they need to grow big, plump, and pungent.

In the brown soil, a small tomato seedling emerges, showcasing its tender, pale green stem reaching for the sunlight. Its delicate leaves, with serrated edges, unfurl gracefully, poised to photosynthesize and nurture the growing plant.

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11 Tomato-Growing Mistakes You Should Avoid This Year

From leggy seedlings to collapsed trellises, we’ve all had our fair share of mishaps with tomatoes. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares science-backed tips to avoid common tomato mistakes and improve your yields.

Fresh young garlic bulbs rest on the rich, brown soil, their papery skins gleaming in the sunlight. Vibrant green leaves emerge from the earth, showcasing their slender, pointed tips, eager to bask in the nourishing soil's embrace.

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15 Garlic-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This Year

Growing garlic at home is a treat, but it doesn’t come without its share of common yet easily avoidable mistakes. Follow along with small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she goes through 15 common garlic-growing mistakes not to make this fall.

Amidst the brown soil, a harmonious blend of green and purple lettuce varieties grows side by side, their leaves unfurling gracefully. They have begun to bolt, with slender stems stretching upward in pursuit of the sun's warmth.

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Why is My Lettuce Bolting?

Bolting causes lettuce to turn bitter and tough. If you’re tired of your lettuce going to seed prematurely, you’ll be glad to know there are many ways to prevent it. In this article, former organic vegetable farmer Logan Hailey provides a wealth of secrets for preventing bolting.

In rich brown soil, delicate Hakurei Turnip bulbs protrude, their ivory skin glistening with moisture. Tender green leaves unfurl gracefully, a vibrant contrast against the earthy backdrop.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Hakurei Turnips

If you don’t like turnips, this delightful, sweet gourmet root will change your mind! Former organic farmer and vegetable expert Logan Hailey digs into simple growing tips for refreshing crunchy Japanese turnips that even kids will crave!

A close-up reveals large, vibrant red and green peppers hanging from the pepper plant. The leaves surrounding the pepper are lush and deep green, adding to the plant's overall health and vitality.

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7 Pepper-Growing Secrets For a Huge Harvest

Looking to get a bigger pepper harvest this year? In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon gives seven tips to help you get the most out of your plants.

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How To Plant, Grow, and Care For Carrots in Your Garden

Carrots are one of the most popular vegetables in gardens around the world. But to get the perfect harvest, you need the perfect formula of soil conditions, climate, watering schedule, and more. In this article, gardening expert and farm owner Taylor Sievers examines how to plant, grow, and care for carrots in your garden.

A bountiful tomato garden overflows with plump, vibrant fruits, some tinged with vivid red while others hold onto their youthful green. A plastic watering can hovers above the tomato vines, releasing a gentle, life-giving cascade of water droplets.

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7 Signs You’re Overwatering Your Tomatoes

Even thirsty tomato plants are at risk of overwatering, leading to problematic signs like yellowing and fungal disease. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses seven signs you may be overwatering your tomatoes and what to do about it.

In a sunlit garden, wilting tomato plants display a striking mix of vivid orange and lush green tomatoes, nestled amidst sturdy, verdant stems. Some leaves are wilted, curled and drooping, signaling water stress.

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7 Signs You’re Underwatering Your Tomatoes

Underwatering your tomatoes can cause wilting, lack of flowers, or stunted growth. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven signs you may be underwatering your tomatoes and what to do about it.

A bunch of beefsteak tomatoes in varying shades, some ripe with a deep red hue, others unripe in vibrant green, hang delicately from fuzzy, verdant stems. Nestled among the tomatoes, their serrated leaves add a textured backdrop.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Beefsteak Tomatoes

Want to grow giant, delicious tomatoes? In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares the best tips and tricks for cultivating incredible ‘Beefsteak’ tomatoes that yield in abundance all summer long.

A basket overflowing with ripe red tomatoes sits in a greenhouse. In the background, vibrant orange and green tomatoes dangle abundantly on the sturdy green branches, showcasing nature's diverse palette. Each tomato reflects a unique stage of ripeness, adding a dynamic touch to the plant's display.

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9 Ways to Extend Your Tomato Harvest This Season

Make your tomatoes yield longer and more abundantly. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her top secrets of late-season tomato harvests!

The husks on small, under-developed ear of corn is under-are pulled back, displaying a brown, misshapen end of the cob.

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11 Corn-Growing Problems You Might Face

Who doesn’t love fresh corn straight from the field? Well, you’re not the only one. Corn is a global staple on the dinner table this time of the year, but it’s also a favorite among many pests and critters. Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she explores common corn-growing problems and troubleshoots ways to avoid them.

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