Category: gardening
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15 Vegetables You Can Still Plant in July in Zone 6
Introduction July can feel like that weird middle part of the gardening season. The tomatoes are finally doing something. The zucchini is either thriving or plotting to take over your entire yard. The weeds are thriving no matter what. And if you missed planting something earlier in the season, it is very easy to think,…
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What to Do in Your Garden in July in Western New York
July is when the Western New York garden really begins to look alive. Tomatoes are climbing out of their cages, zucchini plants seem to double in size overnight, flowers are blooming, and the first real harvests are beginning to come inside. It can feel like the planting season is over and all that is left…
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Best Vegetables for Long-Term Food Storage
Introduction One of the biggest mistakes people make when planning a garden is focusing only on what they can eat fresh during the summer. But if your goal is to grow more of your own food, lower grocery bills, or build a more self-sufficient lifestyle, storage crops matter A LOT. Some vegetables spoil within days.Others…
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The Ultimate Survival Garden: What to Grow to Feed Your Family
Introduction I feel like more and more people are starting to realize just how important it is to know how to grow food. Grocery prices are crazy right now. Produce quality can be hit or miss. Egg shortages happen overnight. And honestly, there’s something comforting about being able to walk outside and harvest food from…
