Welcome to Our Garden Advice Center
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Growing and Harvesting PeppersGrowing peppers is a rewarding experience for every gardener.Read more
Win the Race for the First Ripe TomatoGrowing the first tomato on the block requires a bit of strategy. Read expert tips and advice for an earlier harvest.Read more
All About CornRead moreCorn is extremely easy to grow provided you have enough space. You will need a minimum 10-foot by 10-foot area to ensure proper pollination.
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Organic Pest ControlOnce you see evidence of a bug offensive in your garden, there are steps you can take to protect your plants and re-balance your backyard ecosystem.Read more
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Extending Your Tomato HarvestCheat the calendar! Tips on extending your tomato plant's harvest season.Read more
Harvesting VegetablesWhen harvest time comes, it comes big-time. For the gardener, the challenge now may be to keep ahead of a tsunami of vegetables. Learn some harvest tips from Burpee.com.Read more -
Direct Sow SeedsIt's the miracle everyone wants: You plant a seed in the soil, add a little water and sunshine, and soon you're eating what you grew.Read more
All About TomatoesRead moreFruiting crops, including tomatoes, need full sun most of the day for good production of quality fruit.
All About LettuceRead moreGardeners can select from a large variety of lettuces that are easy to grow, highly productive in limited space, and virtually pest and disease free.
Seed Starting BasicsRead moreGrowing from seed not only gives you a much larger selection of vegetables and flowers to choose from, it also lets you get a jump on the growing season by starting many plants indoors.
Growing Spinach SeedsRead moreSpinach is a cool season crop, developing at its best when growth is quick and continuous. Provide full sun, cool nights and plentiful water supply.
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Effective watering techniques - soaker hoses, overhead watering, and drip irrigationEnsure that your entire garden is watered effectively.Read more
Understanding Soil PhWhen the pH is too high or too low, your plants may get too much of some nutrients and not enough of others.Read more
