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With a little planning at planting time, garlic is one of the most trouble-free crops you can grow in the garden. Here are some tips for growing garlic. Why Grow Garlic? More Variety: There are more than 200 cultivars of garlic available in from seed catalogs and farmers’ markets in the United States. Only two varieties are commonly found in grocery stores. If you like cooking and eating garlic, growing your own lets you add different varieties to your meal planning. Staple Ingredient in

Have you tried growing potatoes in your garden? Growing potatoes is fun and not that difficult! You can grow unique varieties not found in supermarkets. I have several articles about growing potatoes on this website that are very popular. It is clear that many of you want to know more about growing, storing, and cooking with potatoes. I have gathered these articles together, expanded on the information, added new information not found on the website, and published a PDF eBook, Grow a Good Life G

The pH of your soil can have a huge impact on the health and flavor of your peppers. The best soil pH for peppers is 6.0 to 7.0. This range allows the pepper plant to take up nutrients like phosphorus and magnesium — which are essential for plant growth and development. Other vegetables will have different optimal soil pH ranges depending on their needs. Below we cover the ins and outs of soil pH for peppers and how (and why) to adjust as necessary. Table of contentsWhat is soil pH? D

In an organic garden, we are always trying to find ways to deal with pests, problems and plants that do not involve the use of synthetic chemicals that can harm the environment. This is where hydrogen peroxide can potentially come in.  As you will learn in this article, hydrogen peroxide is a natural material, and can be perfectly eco-friendly and sustainable when used correctly. It will not always be the best solution. And you should always use it with caution. Howeve