Easy Pollinator-Friendly Gardens
The most successful pollinator gardens include flowering plants, host plants, a shaded/sheltered area, and at least one safe water source.
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Getting Started
Preliminaries and quick reference for container garden startup
Beets: More Than Just Grammy’s Favorite
History and Benefits Beets as we know them are actually the taproots of the plant, and are thus called beetroots
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It Ain’t Over Yet: How to Plant a Fall Garden
Now that it is midsummer, it is the perfect time to consider whether you would like to extend your growing
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Planting What You Enjoy Most: The Themed Container Garden
When planning your garden and making plant selections, you can go with a broad mix of what brings you joy,
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Getting Over Yourself: The Lessons in Gardening Mistakes
Gardening has a way of teaching you not to take yourself too seriously. Gardens are not like those vivid, symmetrical,
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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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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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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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