Do you want to grow a vegetable garden, but don’t have a lot of room? Square foot gardening is a…
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Gardening
Most of the activity that happens here at Grow a Good Life is gardening related as we attempt to grow as much of our own food in our Southern Maine, Zone 5 garden.
Natural Weed Control in the Vegetable Garden
Weed control in an organic vegetable garden is a challenge that requires a few different approaches. Learn how to prevent…
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How to Grow Parsley
Parsley is a mild flavored herb that has many uses in the kitchen. It is easy to grow in a…
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10 Vegetable Gardening Tips for Beginners
Do you want to start a vegetable garden, but you are not sure where to begin? Here are some helpful…
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How to Grow Thyme
Thyme is a low-growing, woody perennial herb grown for garden beauty and culinary uses. Use these tips to grow thyme…
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15 Fast Growing Vegetables for Spring
Get a jump-start on enjoying fresh harvests by planting these fast growing vegetables this spring. Cool season vegetables are ones…
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Benefits of Crop Rotation for Your Vegetable Garden
Crop rotation is a great way to maintain healthy soil and reduce pests and diseases in the organic vegetable garden….
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7 Simple Techniques to Improve Garden Soil
Healthy soil is important for growing strong, vigorous plants that resist pests and diseases and produce abundantly. Whether you are…
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How to Grow Basil
Basil is a tender annual herb that is easy to grow indoors on a sunny windowsill, outside in the garden,…
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6 Ways to Protect Plants from Frost
Most gardeners are eager to get something growing in their vegetable garden after the long winter. Unfortunately, Jack Frost may…
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How to Grow Microgreens Indoors
Microgreens are young edible vegetables and herbs harvested within weeks of sprouting. The tender greens are very flavorful and nutrient…
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13 Culinary Herbs That Grow in Partial Shade
If you are growing an edible landscape, you may wonder how to take advantage of the shady spots near buildings…
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