A Hot Garden Summer: Getaway Gardens 2024 Early Summer Newsletter
Much of the country is experiencing severe spikes in temperatures. Being prepared for these changes improves your odds of maintaining
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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
Read MoreWhen 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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A Unique Set of Skills: The Untold Story of the Native Bee
Many of you may remember being taught that honeybees were brought to the Americas by European colonists during the 17th
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Reimagining Your Growing Area: Introducing the Vertical Container Garden
Creative-thinking with regard to your vertical space is key when container gardening in small spaces. There are any number of
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The Pursuit of Food Security: Starting a Modest Container Garden
Did you know that you can use SNAP benefits to buy seeds and seedlings? People who participate in the Supplemental
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Early Growing Season: What’s Hot Right Now
Early in planting season, popular candidates for indoor sowing are herbs, leafy greens (i.e., lettuce, spinach, arugula, kale), bell peppers,
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Fruit Trees, a Feast for the Eyes and Your Table
Did you know that you can have fruit trees at your fingertips? Including fruit trees in your container garden arrangement
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Transitioning: From Community Garden to Deck Garden Upgrade
So, it was my first growing season after moving to Connecticut. I had down time and researched and signed my
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