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Starting a garden is one of the best places to begin if you are new to homesteading and self-sufficiency. It's low risk (no live animals to worry about) and fairly inexpensive to get started. If you're an experienced gardener, I've got you covered, too! You'll gain access to my best tips and tricks for a bountiful harvest.
A photo of a healthy eggplant in the garden
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5 Best Eggplant Companion Plants (and 3 to AVOID!)

Are you wondering what the best eggplant companion plants are? Then you’re in the right place! Using companion planting is an excellent way to maximize the productivity and health of your eggplant seedlings. However, not all plants are friends with each other, so it’s important to know who gets along well and who does not.

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A basket full of asparagus sitting in the garden
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5 BEST Asparagus Companion Plants (and 3 to Avoid!)

Utilizing asparagus companion plants is an excellent way to maximize the productivity and health of your asparagus patch. Yep, plants have friends and foes, too! Certain plants can be beneficial friends for asparagus, but then others can actually cause harm and should be avoided at all costs! In this article, we’re going to tackle the

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A 1020 tray full of broccoli microgreens sitting on a wooden table
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How to Grow Broccoli Microgreens: A Complete Guide

Broccoli microgreens are rapidly becoming popular because they are delicious, nutritious, and super easy to grow! These flavorful little plants can be grown for your own enjoyment, or for a lucrative side hustle. Not only are they fun to grow, but they also offer many health benefits that make them a must-try for anyone looking

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Comparison photo showing lemon balm next to mint
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Lemon Balm vs Mint: Which One Should You Use and Grow?

Lemon balm vs mint… they look very similar, but they’re actually quite different! They each have their own distinct aromas, taste profiles, uses medicinal properties, and growing habits. You may be asking:  Can they be used the same way?  Do they taste similar?  Which one has more medicinal value? I’m about to answer all of

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Spraying neem oil onto a tomato plant using a spraying wand
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How to Use Neem Oil on Tomato Plants

Have you been thinking about using neem oil on your tomato plants? Neem oil is a versatile, natural product that all organic gardeners should have on hand, especially when growing tomatoes!  Not only does neem oil help repel common tomato pests, but it controls fungal and bacterial diseases as well. However, not all neem oil

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The Best Compost for Your Vegetable Garden

Providing high-quality, nutrient-dense compost is essential for maintaining a healthy and high-producing vegetable garden. There are a lot of different methods and ideas around what is the very best compost for the vegetable garden. How do you know what’s best? In this article, we’ll cover what components make the best compost, the 4 best bagged

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