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There are many reasons to choose a raised bed garden over a traditional in-ground garden. Learn how to build a raised bed garden, how to prepare soil, irrigate, and extending the growing season.
Raised Bed Gardening

Raised Bed Gardening

There are many reasons to choose a raised bed garden over a traditional in-ground garden. Learn how to build a raised bed garden, how to prepare soil, irrigate, and extending the growing season.

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Many home gardeners are interested in harvesting and storing their own vegetable seeds. For gardeners who have had this in mind, there are several aspects to consider.
Collecting and Storing Seeds from Your Garden

Collecting and Storing Seeds from Your Garden

Many home gardeners are interested in harvesting and storing their own vegetable seeds. For gardeners who have had this in mind, there are several aspects to consider.

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You’ve done all of the work to grow great vegetables and fruits. Now, how do you know when to harvest them? Are there ways to store part of the harvest to enjoy during fall and winter time?
Harvest and Storage of Vegetables and Fruits

Harvest and Storage of Vegetables and Fruits

You’ve done all of the work to grow great vegetables and fruits. Now, how do you know when to harvest them? Are there ways to store part of the harvest to enjoy during fall and winter time?

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If you are considering a vegetable garden this summer, the best way to conserve water is to start planning your garden now.
Watering the Garden

Watering the Garden

If you are considering a vegetable garden this summer, the best way to conserve water is to start planning your garden now.

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Due to water costs, and increasing water demands, gardeners need to be concerned about conservation. One effective way to conserve water is by utilizing drip irrigation.
Designing a Basic PVC Home Garden Drip Irrigation System

Designing a Basic PVC Home Garden Drip Irrigation System

Due to water costs, and increasing water demands, gardeners need to be concerned about conservation. One effective way to conserve water is by utilizing drip irrigation.

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Grapes are a wonderful addition to the home garden. Learn basic pruning information and two common training methods suitable for the Utah home garden.
Grape Trellising and Training Basics

Grape Trellising and Training Basics

Grapes are a wonderful addition to the home garden. Learn basic pruning information and two common training methods suitable for the Utah home garden.

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Weeds around the home are a nuisance. This guide will show you how to deal with weeds in your lawn, garden, fruit trees, parking areas and drive ways, and amoung brush and trees.
Yard and Garden Weed Control

Yard and Garden Weed Control

Weeds around the home are a nuisance. This guide will show you how to deal with weeds in your lawn, garden, fruit trees, parking areas and drive ways, and amoung brush and trees.

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By the time frost covers the lawn at the end of the season, many gardeners, like their plants, are spent. It is all too easy for gardeners to go dormant like their plants. By accomplishing a few simple chores before the snow flies, gardeners can ensure an
Putting the Yard and Garden to Bed

Putting the Yard and Garden to Bed

By the time frost covers the lawn at the end of the season, many gardeners, like their plants, are spent. It is all too easy for gardeners to go dormant like their plants. By accomplishing a few simple chores before the snow flies, gardeners can ensure an...

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The techniques and tools most effective for managing weeds.
Landscape and Garden Weed Control

Landscape and Garden Weed Control

The techniques and tools most effective for managing weeds.