What to Plant: The Trifecta of the Merry Marigold
History Marigolds are popular in gardens all over the world. They originated in North and South America, and have been
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Grow Spinach: Get Rich Quick
Early spring in most temperate regions is the time for sowing cool weather crops, whether you begin by first sowing
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How to Juggle: The Late Summer Garden Grind
Right about now, you likely have many things happening at once in your garden. Some of it may be overwhelming.
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Growing Corn: It’s as Easy as 1, 2, 3
Corn is always a summer favorite, even if it is not as nutritious as it is delicious. This crop is
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When You Need it Quick, Fast and in a Hurry: One-Stop Container Garden Planning
We at Getaway Gardens understand how procrastination happens, and we are here to help. So, you’ve been meaning to put
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Becoming the Solution: How to Minimize Food Waste and Share Our Bounties
Most years that we’ve had a garden, we’ve grown more food than we can consume. We give away extra seedlings,
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It’s Yours, So Now Put Your Stamp On It!
Historians believe that the first gardens were created in ~10,000 B.C. While crop areas were likely cordoned off for practical
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Helianthus annuus: The Long Journey of the Immutable Sunflower
Background and History What says summer like sunflowers? These beautiful pollinator attractors have a long and rich history. We wanted
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Oh Snap! The Cucumber: The Most Refreshing Member of the Gourd Family
In these parts, now is a good time to sow cucumber seeds indoors. It is usually recommended that you do
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Prepared with the Full Arsenal: Thriving Through Harvest, Part Two
Protective plant covers are helpful tools to insulate plants from the cold, prevent or minimize insect access to your seedlings/plants,
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