Paul Johnston

Hand dipping a plant cutting into white rooting powder in a green dish, with gardening supplies nearby.

Organic Rooting Hormone: Boosting Plant Growth Naturally

I’ve gardened for many years, and one of the most ...

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Freshly harvested green onions lying on dry garden soil with other onion plants still growing nearby.

Can You Plant Garlic in the Spring? Tips and Guidelines

Can You Plant Garlic in the Spring? I love planting garlic in ...

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Vegetable scraps like green onions, celery, and lettuce regrowing in water trays and jars.

Grow Your Own Food from Scraps: Sustainable Garden

When it comes to sustainable gardening, few practices feel as ...

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Backyard garden with basil growing in soil and tomato plants in terracotta pots under warm sunlight.

Basil and Tomato Companion Planting: Successful Pairing

Basil and tomato companion planting is a popular and effective gardening technique used ...

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Gardener harvesting a ripe tomato from a lush tomato plant surrounded by green leaves and unripe fruit.

Feeding Tomatoes: Tips for Optimal Growth

Feeding tomatoes is essential for growing healthy, productive plants. As a gardener, ...

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Lawn care tools including rake, wheelbarrow, garbage bags, gloves, and leaf blower arranged on grass.

How to Clean Up Grass Clippings: Tips and Tricks

How to clean up grass clippings? Cleaning up grass clippings is ...

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Gardener wearing yellow gloves holding diatomaceous earth over a blue bucket with a small shovel.

Diatomaceous Earth Wet: How to Use and Apply It Safely

As a gardening enthusiast, I discovered diatomaceous earth wet while ...

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A ripe, red tomato and a sliced half sit on a wooden surface, bathed in sunlight with green leaves in the background.

Best Tasting Early Tomato Varieties for Your Garden

What are the best-tasting early tomatoes? After years of growing tomatoes, ...

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Gardener wearing blue gloves applying granular fertilizer to soil around a young tomato plant in a garden bed.

Best Organic Fertilizer for Tomatoes: Boost Your Harvest

What are the best organic fertilizer for tomatoes? As a passionate gardener, I ...

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Person scraping food scraps into a gray Bokashi kitchen composter labeled “Bokashi Living” on a wooden surface.

DIY Bokashi Bucket: Making A Kitchen Composting System

Looking for an easy and inexpensive way to compost kitchen scraps? A DIY Bokashi Bucket might ...

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