Herbs are a great way for kids to start in the world of gardening. Indoor herb gardens not only provide fresh herbs at your fingertips, but are also a great way to help your kids learn how to use them in cooking! Follow our tips for what herbs to grow indoors, how to take care […]

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Garden boxes have so many advantages over planting straight in the ground. We have a complete step-by-step guide for you to building your own including all materials needed! Advantages of Garden Boxes There aren’t many things that I love more than gardening.  When February comes I start getting all excited making big plans for my […]

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The complete guide to growing big, juicy flavorful berries in your own backyard! By following a few gardening practices, your berry plants can produce an abundance of nature’s most delectable food.  I’m going to teach you growing Blackberries, Strawberries and Raspberries.  Berries are perennials and so can keep growing in the same spot for several […]

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We love to garden, especially with our kids.  They love to see an actual fruit or veggie grow from seed to plant, to something they can eat!  No matter how big or small your space, these 5 Tips for the Every Day Gardener can help you get started on your own vegetable garden! Start with […]

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Pickles aren’t just for pregnant women 🙂  Dill pickles are a great ‘condiment’ in my opinion.  They go great on a veggie tray, a sandwich, in salads, or just to eat plain!  Pickles are just another form of a veggie to introduce your kids to different flavors, and textures.  This recipe makes a crunchy, tangy […]

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I have been growing green beans in my garden for a few years now.  The first time I grew them I grew the bush variety.  We got a TON and they were super delicious.  But they took up a lot of space in my garden, and I felt like there were a ton of bugs […]

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  I’m pretty sure Basil is one of those things that no matter what you put it in, it makes it taste a thousand times better.  I grow it every summer – and I hate to even compare it to this – but it is kind of like zucchini.  It grows so much and so big […]

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A perfect indoor gardening activity for the cold winter months. Grow and eat fresh sunflower sprouts with your kids! Sprouting is the perfect gardening activity for kids. Not only can you see the “fruits” of your labor within 2 days, but it’s almost impossible to screw it up! We’ve had plenty of gardens that have failed. […]

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Grow fresh wheat grass at home with ordinary wheat berries plus a few simple supplies! I have a vague memory of growing wheat grass with my mom, and then putting it a smoothie. I just called her to confirm, and she said ‘Yes we did, and it was not good’. Haha! Wheat grass was all […]

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Green beans does not have the reputation of zucchini, but it should!  If you keep picking them, they will just keep growing, and growing, and growing!  Luckily, freezing them is super easy and fast so it is ok if you grow a billion of them. Freezing Green Beans Step #1:  Rinse thoroughly Step #2: Snap […]

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