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How to Grow Potatoes In a Bucket – The Ultimate Guide!

Growing your potatoes is a satisfying and rewarding experience. But many gardeners detest the tremendous ground space needed for cultivating a potato crop. But could growing potatoes in a container be the space-saving solution you are looking for? Let’s examine how to grow potatoes in a bucket – from start to finish! Why Grow Potatoes …

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11 Fabulous Thyme Companion Plants! [Fruit Bushes, Herbs, and Veggies!]

One of the first herbs I plant in any garden is thyme – this versatile herb is easy to grow and has many benefits. I’d never be without it! But what are the best companion plants for thyme? And how does thyme get along with other plants? It gets along surprisingly well. And – thyme also aids …

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How to Tell If a Sweet Potato Is Bad (4 Clear Signs + Tips to Make Them Last)

Nobody in their right mind wants to smell or eat a rotten sweet potato. Yuck. And Pee-U! So we’re sharing how to tell if a sweet potato is bad or still good. That is our mission here today. To learn when a sweet potato spoils and should not get eaten. We’ll also look at how long it takes …

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49 Weird Things to Dehydrate In a Dehydrator – Dehydrated Mushrooms, French Toast, Sauerkraut?!

Sick of the old dehydrated banana chips or beef jerky? Here are 49 different weird things to dehydrate! From liver snacks for the dog to wine leather for you, sauerkraut salt & vinegar chips to preserved mushrooms, we’ve collected them all.  I really love pushing appliances to their limits and using them to their full …

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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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Can You Eat Potato Leaves [Tip: We Don’t Recommend It! Here’s Why]

The potato plant is a nightshade family member that produces edible tubers. Some people are curious about whether or not potato leaves are edible.  So – can you eat potato leaves? Or – are they poisonous?  Let’s find out in this guide to potato leaves and whether you can eat them. Can You Eat Potato …

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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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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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