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How Much Water Do Vegetable Gardens Need?

by: Marlena WolfPublished on: 22/07/2025

Watering your home garden will insure its success over the hot summer. Learn when and how to water with our vegetable gardening metrics.

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Community Gardens for Food Security

by: Larry WatersPublished on: 19/04/2024

Learn how community gardens help fight food insecurity by supporting vulnerable neighbors, soup kitchens, and food pantries. Discover ways to start a garden, partner with local organizations, and grow food for community impact.

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Blossom End Rot Prevention

by: Marlena WolfPublished on: 04/08/2022

Planting, caring, pruning, and watering, growing your own vegetables takes time and effort but it is so worth it to harvest fresh and local produce. That is unless your beautiful vegetables fall prey to disease like Blossom End Rot.

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Bug Hit list Series: Squash Vine Borers Prevention

by: Marlena WolfPublished on: 11/07/2022

Learn how to identify, prevent, and remove squash vine borers before they destroy your squash plants, with practical tips for protecting your garden and preserving your harvest.

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