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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Using Raised Vegetable Garden Beds?

If you’re a home gardener, you’ve probably seen or heard about raised garden beds. What’s the hype? What are the pros and cons of raised beds? What will work best for you? Let’s take a look. First of all, what...

Erica Groneman

Jun 30, 2022 · 2 min read · 1

Jun 30, 2022 · 2 min read

How To Maximize Your Garden Space

Do you love gardening but you just don’t have the yard for it? Or, do you love fresh home-grown produce but don’t think you can make it work where you live? Don’t fret! There is a way for everyone to...

Erica Groneman

Jun 29, 2022 · 2 min read · 0

Jun 29, 2022 · 2 min read

tomatoes on the vine with blossom end rot

How To Identify, Control, Treat, or Troubleshoot Tomato Plant Problems

Your garden is probably in full swing and you’re starting to enjoy the fruits of your labors. How are your tomato plants doing? You may be seeing abnormal signs in your tomato plant indicating something’s not quite right. Let’s see...

Erica Groneman

Jun 28, 2022 · 2 min read · 13

Jun 28, 2022 · 2 min read

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What Is Soil Erosion?

Simple Definition of Soil Erosion: The erosion, or loss of, the top layer of soil (topsoil) over time. This layer of soil contains the nutrients vital for life. It forms at a rate of 1/10 mm per year, but it...

Ashleigh Smith

Jun 23, 2022 · 3 min read · 0

Jun 23, 2022 · 3 min read

assortment of peppers arranged from purple to red and greens

Types Of Peppers To Grow In Your Home Garden Both Hot And Mild

Peppers are amazing. They can be eaten plain as a snack, in stir fry, soups, stews, chili, salads, enchiladas, omelettes, salsa, as toppings, stuffed--you name it. They can be sweet or burn-your-mouth-off spicy. They can be pickled, baked, roasted, fried,...

Erica Groneman

Jun 22, 2022 · 1 min read · 1

Jun 22, 2022 · 1 min read

How To Grow Kale And Make This Yummy Green Smoothie

Kale is an outstanding addition to any home garden. The nutritional benefits alone are incredible. One cup of kale provides more than 100% of the daily value in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and Vitamin C. Kale also provides Vitamin B6,...

Erica Groneman

Jun 22, 2022 · 1 min read · 0

Jun 22, 2022 · 1 min read

How To Grow And Harvest Basil So It Keeps Growing

Basil is an easy-to-grow go-to herb for many culinary dishes. Let’s talk about how you can maximize your basil crop. Where to grow Basil can be grown basically anywhere depending on how big of a crop you want. You can...

Erica Groneman

Jun 22, 2022 · 1 min read · 0

Jun 22, 2022 · 1 min read

Tips On How And When To Weed For A Better Garden

Weeds. These tiny (and big) living things can cause any gardener grief. What is to be done? Can anything good come of weeds, and how do we get rid of them? You may be surprised that weeds can be beneficial....

Erica Groneman

Jun 22, 2022 · 2 min read · 1

Jun 22, 2022 · 2 min read

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Why You Should Grow Wheatgrass For Yourself And Your Pets

True Leaf Market has a long history with all things wheatgrass. It is an amazing source of vital nutrients that can be accessed through juicing, or directly eaten by your pets. Wheatgrass juice helps with digestion, eliminates toxins, is an...

Erica Groneman

Jun 22, 2022 · 1 min read · 2

Jun 22, 2022 · 1 min read

Kid Friendly Activity - How To Paint And Print With Fruits And Vegetables

I’m always looking for fun new crafts to do with my kids, their friends, and my nieces and nephews. Even though it can be messy, paint always seems to be a fun medium that gets everyone involved. Have you ever...

Erica Groneman

Jun 21, 2022 · 1 min read · 0

Jun 21, 2022 · 1 min read

Kitazawa is now a part of True Leaf Market

Try Something New In Your Garden With Kitazawa

When True Leaf Market added Kitazawa Seed Co to our line of products, I knew I wanted to try my hand at some Asian produce this year. Have you had a chance to check out what Kitazawa has to offer?...

Erica Groneman

Jun 20, 2022 · 1 min read · 1

Jun 20, 2022 · 1 min read

What is quinoa and what is it good for?

Let’s talk about quinoa. These tiny seeds are classified as a superfood because they are chock full of nutrients. Many healthy drinks, shakes, and foods include quinoa. But what is quinoa? Where does it grow? And what are the benefits...

Erica Groneman

Jun 16, 2022 · 1 min read · 0

Jun 16, 2022 · 1 min read

How To Germinate Hard Gourd Seeds

Are Gourd Seeds Difficult To Germinate? Isn’t it funny how different seeds have their own special needs when it comes to growing? These needs start from a plant's beginning as seeds. When it comes to gourd seeds, they can require...

Ashleigh Smith

Jun 14, 2022 · 1 min read · 2

Jun 14, 2022 · 1 min read

How To Make A Gourd Birdhouse

My family loves watching birds in our backyard. We have several hummingbird feeders and other birdfeeders placed strategically throughout the yard. Have you ever made a gourd birdhouse or birdfeeder? It’s a simple and fun craft for people of all...

Erica Groneman

Jun 14, 2022 · 1 min read · 0

Jun 14, 2022 · 1 min read

Bamboo: The Fastest Growing Woody Plant In The World

Bamboo is one of the most easily identifiable plants around the world. Its distinct internode segments give it a unique look ideal for both interior and outdoor ornamental use. It is not only nice to look at, but is incredibly...

Ashleigh Smith

Jun 13, 2022 · 1 min read · 1

Jun 13, 2022 · 1 min read

What Vegetables Can You Ferment?

Personally, I feel like fermented vegetables get a bad wrap. And it is mostly because people just don’t know much about the process. Fermenting vegetables basically allows enzymes to cause a natural chemical change in your food to break down...

Ashleigh Smith

Jun 10, 2022 · 1 min read · 1

Jun 10, 2022 · 1 min read

How To Sun Map Your Garden

We’ve already talked about growing a garden in the shade and which vegetables do well. But if you really want to get serious and more scientific about how much sun or shade you have in your yard, you can sun...

Erica Groneman

Jun 9, 2022 · 2 min read · 3

Jun 9, 2022 · 2 min read

What Can You Grow In Shady Areas?

All vegetables and herbs need at least some sunlight each day to thrive, but if you have a part of your yard or garden that is shaded part or most of the time by a natural or manmade structure, don’t...

Erica Groneman

Jun 8, 2022 · 1 min read · 0

Jun 8, 2022 · 1 min read

What Is Chinese Cabbage vs Chinese Broccoli (Chinese Kale)

You may have noticed that we have added many Asian seed varieties to our inventory. As we have been educating ourselves about these seeds we have learned that things can get pretty fuzzy when it comes to the difference between...

Ashleigh Smith

Jun 7, 2022 · 5 min read · 0

Jun 7, 2022 · 5 min read

Vegetable Gardening In Small Spaces

Gardening in small spaces might seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. My first home was a little townhome with a tiny backyard consisting of a cement slab and small rectangular plots around it, and a tiny shed on...

Erica Groneman

Jun 6, 2022 · 1 min read · 0

Jun 6, 2022 · 1 min read

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Using Raised Vegetable Garden Beds?

How To Maximize Your Garden Space

How To Identify, Control, Treat, or Troubleshoot Tomato Plant Problems

What Is Soil Erosion?

Types Of Peppers To Grow In Your Home Garden Both Hot And Mild

How To Grow Kale And Make This Yummy Green Smoothie

How To Grow And Harvest Basil So It Keeps Growing

Tips On How And When To Weed For A Better Garden

Why You Should Grow Wheatgrass For Yourself And Your Pets

Kid Friendly Activity - How To Paint And Print With Fruits And Vegetables

Try Something New In Your Garden With Kitazawa

What is quinoa and what is it good for?

How To Germinate Hard Gourd Seeds

How To Make A Gourd Birdhouse

Bamboo: The Fastest Growing Woody Plant In The World

What Vegetables Can You Ferment?

How To Sun Map Your Garden

What Can You Grow In Shady Areas?

What Is Chinese Cabbage vs Chinese Broccoli (Chinese Kale)

Vegetable Gardening In Small Spaces

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Using Raised Vegetable Garden Beds?

How To Maximize Your Garden Space

How To Identify, Control, Treat, or Troubleshoot Tomato Plant Problems

What Is Soil Erosion?

Types Of Peppers To Grow In Your Home Garden Both Hot And Mild

How To Grow Kale And Make This Yummy Green Smoothie

How To Grow And Harvest Basil So It Keeps Growing

Tips On How And When To Weed For A Better Garden

Why You Should Grow Wheatgrass For Yourself And Your Pets

Kid Friendly Activity - How To Paint And Print With Fruits And Vegetables

Try Something New In Your Garden With Kitazawa

What is quinoa and what is it good for?

How To Germinate Hard Gourd Seeds

How To Make A Gourd Birdhouse

Bamboo: The Fastest Growing Woody Plant In The World

What Vegetables Can You Ferment?

How To Sun Map Your Garden

What Can You Grow In Shady Areas?

What Is Chinese Cabbage vs Chinese Broccoli (Chinese Kale)

Vegetable Gardening In Small Spaces