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Discover practical tips for growing your own food and creating a productive homestead garden. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, find guidance on companion planting, pest control, soil health, and harvesting.

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The 21 Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes (and ones to skip)

ByRachel Harmon Reading Time: 10 minutes

Discover the best companion plants for tomatoes to boost yields, fight pests, and grow healthy, flavorful fruit—all with real-life, beginner-friendly advice.

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Vegetable Garden Companion Planting: The Ultimate No-Guesswork Guide
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Vegetable Garden Companion Planting: The Ultimate No-Guesswork Guide

ByRachel Harmon Reading Time: 24 minutes

If you’ve ever tried to grow veggies side by side and ended up with stunted plants or plants taken over by bugs, you’re not alone. That’s where vegetable garden companion planting steps in as a real lifesaver. The right companion…

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How to Grow Indeterminate Tomatoes: A Beginner-Friendly Guide

ByRachel Harmon Reading Time: 16 minutes

If you want to grow tomatoes that just keep producing all season, indeterminate varieties might be just what you’re looking for. Unlike determinate tomatoes, which bear fruit all at once, indeterminate plants grow and produce continuously until frost. This means…

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Best Companion Plants for Turnips: A Simple Guide to Healthier Harvests

ByRachel Harmon Reading Time: 14 minutes

Companion planting is one of the easiest—and most natural—ways to give your turnips a boost in the garden. By pairing them with the right plants, you can improve growth, minimize pests, and even enhance the flavor of your harvest. In…

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The Ultimate Guide to 45+ Great Companion Plants for Spinach
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The Ultimate Guide to 45+ Great Companion Plants for Spinach

ByRachel Harmon Reading Time: 11 minutes

Are you looking for ways to improve your spinach harvest and grow healthier plants? Consider companion plants for spinach! There are numerous companion plants that can help your spinach thrive and produce a bountiful harvest. Knowing which companion plants to…

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5 Great Tips for How to Grow Sugar Beets in Your Home Garden
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5 Great Tips for How to Grow Sugar Beets in Your Home Garden

ByRachel Harmon Reading Time: 10 minutes

If you are wondering how to grow sugar beets and want to give them a try in your home garden this year, then look no further! I’ve got you. Sugar beets are a fun and unique vegetable to try growing….

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How to Grow Sweet Potato Slips: 2 Simple Methods
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How to Grow Sweet Potato Slips: 2 Simple Methods

ByRachel Harmon Reading Time: 9 minutes

Growing sweet potato slips is fun and simple. Let me show you two methods for growing your own sweet potato slips.

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Understanding Your Garden’s Unique Climate: Plant Zones, Frost Dates, and More!

ByRachel Harmon Reading Time: 13 minutes

Hopefully, you know that growing a beautiful, thriving garden isn’t just about having a green thumb (or just blind luck) – it’s also about understanding your unique garden climate in the plant zone in which your plants are growing. Whether…

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10 Steps for Choosing the Best Seeds for Your Garden
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10 Steps for Choosing the Best Seeds for Your Garden

ByRachel Harmon Reading Time: 12 minutes

Have you ever received a seed catalog in the mail and excitedly opened it only to be completely overwhelmed by ALL the varieties and choices? Or maybe you’ve stood in the seed aisle at your local store and stared at…

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7 Reasons to Start a Garden This Year
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7 Reasons to Start a Garden This Year

ByRachel Harmon Reading Time: 9 minutes

There are many reasons to start a garden this year. It has many benefits for you such as being a great way to get in touch with nature and a fulfilling activity for all ages. If you look at any…

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