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Farm, Garden

The Comprehensive Guide to Raised Bed Gardening

This guide to raised bed gardening makes growing food easier, more productive, and more beautiful. These step-by-step instructions break down planning, building, and maintaining raised bedsโ€”from choosing materials and soil layers to planting, pest control, and seasonal careโ€”so you can grow healthier plants with less work and more harvest.

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Companion Planting: Cracking the Code

Have you ever looked at lists of companion plants and wondered why? Why are these certain plants good companions? What makes them go well together? And most importantly, is there a way to implement companion planting without cross referencing lists in multiple books and websites? The answer is yes, you can gain a deeper understanding of companion planting, and this will make it easier and quicker for you to plan vegetable garden layouts.

Sample Succession Planting Schedule
Farm, Food, Garden

How to Make a Succession Garden Schedule

Do you wish you could get more out of your vegetable garden space? By creating a succession garden schedule, you can! Increase yields from all your crops with proper planning and foresight. This guide will give you the confidence and tools to create your very own planting schedule no matter the size of your garden.