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Why Is My Lettuce Bitter? Here Are 4 Likely Reasons!

After months of tenderly caring for your homegrown lettuce, the time for harvest has finally come. Anticipating a wonderful mouthful of crisp, delicious lettuce, you’re dismayed to find your lettuce tasting bitter. How frustrating! Why is my lettuce bitter?! Bitterness in lettuce can result from many factors, including the cultivar, growing conditions, and storage methods. In …

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Best Plants to Grow In Your Survival Garden, Part 1: The Basics

With feelings of food insecurity on the rise, starting a survival garden may have crossed your mind more than once. Even though we usually have enough food being produced and sold every day, the current crisis has reminded most of us of the possibility that shelves at the local grocery store may one day be …

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What to Plant In June [USA Planting Guide]

When you are determining what to plant in June, it is important to take a range of environmental factors – including your USDA planting zone – into account.  Depending on where you live in the US, June can be the beginning of the outdoors growing season, or mark the beginning of the warm summer harvesting …

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How to Harvest Romaine Lettuce [and Keep It Growing!]

Lettuce is one of the first things that many gardeners start to grow, and romaine lettuce is a firm favorite. Today, we’ll look at how to harvest Romaine lettuce. We’ll also discuss how to keep it growing! That way, you get ongoing harvests. And oodles of fresh lettuce leaves! Romaine lettuce is tremendously easy to …

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Best Vegetables to Grow In Nova Scotia [and Planting Schedule!]

From asparagus to zucchini, Nova Scotia’s climate supports the growth of a wide variety of vegetables. With careful timing and the ideal cultivars, any gardener can produce a bounty to be proud of and share! There are a few nuances about gardening in the Maritimes, though. So – which are the best vegetables to grow in …

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Best Vegetables to Grow in Ontario and Other Short-Season Locations

Much like cherry tomatoes, the gardening season in Ontario is small but sweet. However, a well-organized gardener will find plenty of opportunities to grow abundant produce at home in Ontario. So – which are the best vegetables to grow in Ontario and other cold climates? And – what do you need to know about the Ontario growing …

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Best Vegetables to Grow In British Columbia and Cold Climates

Welcome to British Columbia, home of the mildest climate in Canada. If you’re new to the province, you might be wondering what that means for you as a gardener. Spoiler: It’s good! With a little careful timing, most vegetables will thrive in British Columbia. British Columbia’s Climate  I know you’re excited! But, before planting anything, …

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What Can I Plant In December? [Vegetable Gardening Guide]

Is cabin fever wearing you down? Ready to play in the garden despite it being the coldest stretch of the year? Break out your thickest gardening gloves and a coat because there are a few plants you can start, even in December.  Before beginning, be sure to check out the USDA Plant Zone Hardiness Map …

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5 Gallon Bucket Garden DIY [+ 30 Most Productive Vegetables to Grow In Buckets!]

The 5 gallon bucket garden offers a uniquely flexible and transportable take on gardening. You don’t actually have to use a 5 gallon bucket – any bucket will do! Bucket gardening is an affordable, easy way for people in any living situation to incorporate some homegrown veggies into their lifestyle. Let’s explore some of the …

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