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Have you found yourself constantly slapping mosquitoes while sitting outside this year, or having to spray yourself repeatedly with insect repellent? Avoid using sprays with chemicals like DEET by growing plants that are not only helpful in controlling these pests ...

As a vegetable gardener, you know that the quality of your soil can make or break your harvest. Vegetables need loose, light, fertile ground that holds water well without becoming sodden. Few gardeners are blessed with this soil, known as ...

We have been hearing about the health benefits of tea for years now. Whether black, green, or white, tea is a powerhouse of nutrients, antioxidants, and other compounds. Also, it tastes delicious and provides a little boost of caffeine and ...

Tomatoes are a little different than many garden vegetables. Throw lettuce or carrot seeds in the ground and they sprout within a week or two, grow rapidly, and you’re done. Ditto for broccoli, peppers, and onions. Sure, I’m simplifying, but ...

If you have ever had trouble growing certain vegetables like cucumbers in your garden, it may not be the soil that is the problem. It is more than likely that you don’t have a good way to attract bees. Throw ...

If you’re planting a survival garden this year, this could be one of the most helpful things you do. It’s a well-known fact that America’s soil no longer delivers the nutrients most vegetables need. You can blame modern farming, backyard ...

People have grown sunflowers for many different reasons over the years. Personally, I started to plant sunflowers for fun and continue growing them for practicality. They are easy to grow and a good way to teach children the fun, ease, ...

How to keep rabbits from eating everything in your garden even if nothing else you’ve tried has worked. Have you had the unpleasant experience of visiting your garden in the morning only to find that your tender young shoots have ...

If you are the type of gardener who likes to grow vegetables but rarely has time to plan and plant a garden, perennial vegetables may be a good choice for your lifestyle. There are vegetables you can plant once, then ...

Companion planting makes sense in an organic garden by creating plant diversity and using garden space more efficiently. Some plants work as pest deterrents, while others act as traps, drawing harmful bugs away from more susceptible veggies. Some gardeners are ...