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Spring is finally here and it's time to start thinking about planting your vegetable garden! There are so many different vegetable varieties to choose from, but it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which ones will work best for you. That's why we've put together a list of the top 10 must-have vegetables for your spring garden. These varieties are easy to grow, delicious, and perfect for busy gardeners who want to make the most of their time.

testing your seed germination at home is a critical step in ensuring a successful and productive growing season. By using one or more of these methods, you can assess the viability of your seeds and make informed decisions about how many to plant and how to care for them. With a little patience and attention to detail, you can maximize your chances of growing healthy and bountiful plants. You can also get your seeds from trusted brands that boasts high germination rates for their seeds like Home Grown Garden.

Spring is the perfect time to get your garden in shape for the coming months. Whether you are an experienced gardener or just starting out, it's important to have a checklist to make sure you cover all the necessary tasks.

Spring is coming - do you know how to grow cabbage from seeds and other cool-weather crops?

By starting to grow cabbage first thing in the spring, you’ll be able to speed up your harvest so that it’s ready to be pulled by the middle of the summer - before it gets too hot!

Growing cabbage isn’t complicated, especially if you already have some experience in growing a backyard vegetable garden.

Here we go, the hot season is nearly over, and you may think that your crops should be too. But you would be mistaken! There are, in fact, lots of vegetables that will last through fall, and in fact, even some you would normally expect in spring!

So, if you have no idea yet about which plants you can grow for this season, just have a look at this list, and prepare for a fall of rich and fruitful harvest days!

Many gardeners are now saying that “fall is the new spring”… Why? Put simply, there are so many crops in this season, and so many things to do during fall and to prepare your garden for it, that it’s become one of the busiest times of the year!

So, with the “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” approaching, what can you do to make your vegetable garden indeed fruitful, or to make your decorative garden look beautiful? Here is a list of “must do” activities for you!

Pots are like little “homes” for your plants. As such, they need to be functional, comfortable, and possibly even beautiful. But above all, they need to be healthy. While most plants will grow better in full soil, you may have pots and containers indoors, on your terrace, patio and even in your garden. So, how can make sure they have a safe place where they can grow happy and in health?

Here are some guidelines for you!

You’ve probably noticed that various types of bugs occasionally occur on your houseplants or garden plants. Although not all bugs are harmful, some of them are quite damaging. The real garden problems are usually caused by tiny bugs and even experienced gardeners have to deal with plant pests sometimes. However, there are many ways to prevent and control pests, so read on to learn how to get rid of plant pests.

Sowing is a wonderful activity; for some, it is rewarding, for others even mystical, because we partake of giving birth and regenerating life… But for many amateur gardeners, it can also have its challenges… Seeds that don’t germinate, seeds that are hard to plant because they are small, seedlings that grow leggy and plants that, for example, should grow leaves and instead go straight into bolting (it runs to seed to fast)…

But don’t worry… expert gardeners have their own tricks to get the best results from your seeds. Some come from ancient knowledge and others are new and very ingenuous. And this is exactly what I’ll be sharing with you: 10 of the best tips to make sure you will get as many healthy plants as possible!