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Planning Your Vegetable Garden eBook

Whether you are new to growing your own food or have been growing a vegetable garden for years, you will benefit from some planning each year. Grow a Good Life Guide to Planning Your Vegetable Garden will guide you through the steps to planning your vegetable garden.

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Planning Your Vegetable Garden: Seed Starting Schedule

Growing your own seedlings from seed offers you more flexibly and control over your garden. You can choose your favorite varieties, grow the number of plants you need, and work within the planting dates that suit your growing area. Here are ten steps for starting seeds indoors.

10 Steps to Starting Seedlings Indoors

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