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Gardening is great for both physical and mental health

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Gardening brings so many benefits. Eating fresh food that you've grown yourself is great for your body. No preservatives, no chemicals, and so many nutrients and fiber. Not only that, but gardening is fulfilling and peaceful- fabulous for the mind, b...
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Growing Tips

These are all things that I'm in the process of trying this year or will be as soon as the weather breaks. I'm winter sowing and starting seeds indoors to get a jump on the growing season.

 
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An effective way to plant cucumbers that also adds interest to your garden's appearance.
How and Why to Grow Cucumbers in a Herringbone Pattern - sharingideas.me
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Winter sowing is a great option. It's easy (just a little bit of setup to get started) and saves space indoors. Plus, no grow lights or heat mats required!
Yes, You Can Sow Seeds Outdoors in Winter—Here's How
 
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Starting seeds indoors can save a lot of money and provide a more abundant yield than starting with established plants. Read on to learn how!
The Beginner's No-Fail Guide to Starting Seeds Indoors

Supplies

You will need a few supplies to get started. Most are reusable for multiple seasons!

 
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Using a kit is a great way to get started sowing seeds indoors.
Complete Indoor Growing Seed Starting Kit, Vegetable Seeds
 
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Peat pellets are included in this kit.
Jiffy Seed Starting Kit, 72 Cell 36mm Peat Pellets with Bonus
 
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A consistent temperature will help your seeds germinate.
Ferry Morse Heat Mat for Seed Starting
 
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Seed starting rack or for houseplants
Ferry-Morse Pop-up Multi-Tier Indoor Plant Stand
 
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Mini indoor greenhouse
Ferry-Morse Modern Indoor Bamboo LED Growhouse
 
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Combine grow lights with a heat mat to help your seeds germinate and sprout indoors before growing season begins.
Ferry-Morse Indoor Grow Light Fixture with T5 Bulb 24 x 11in.
 
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When all your hard work pays off and it's time to harvest your crop, a basket will help you carry all that delicious food!
Ferry-Morse Bamboo Harvest Basket
 
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Getting the perfect amount of water to your plants is so important and can be confusing. A drip irrigation system can help.
Ferry-Morse Drip Hose & Irrigation System Kit
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Seeds

Of course you'll need seeds! With many plants you can save seeds from one year for the next.

 
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Beets have so many benefits, from lowering blood pressure, improving athletic performance, fighting inflammation and improving gut health!
Beet Seeds - Burpee Golden Beet Seeds - Vegetable Seeds - Burpee
 
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Microgreens can lower the risk of heart disease, prevent cancer and protect your vision.
Microgreen Seeds - Buy and Grow Vegetable Seeds - Burpee
 
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Use succession planting with lettuce to have fresh salad all summer.
Salad Greens - Organic Lettuce Seeds, Arugula, Mesclun and Radicchio - Burpee
 
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Organic seeds are grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers or chemicals.
Organic Vegetables - Lettuce, Tomatoes, Vegetable Seeds - Burpee
 
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Cucumbers promote hydration and contain antioxidants.
Cucumber, Sweet Success Hybrid

Garden Layout

Get creative and turn your garden into a work of art.

 
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Some great creative layout ideas
25 Brilliant Vegetable Garden Layout Ideas for Beginners - Garden and Happy
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Garden on a slope
How to Create a Vegetable Garden on a Slope
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Raised garden beds bring many benefits
18 Beautiful Round Raised Garden Bed Ideas & Designs For 2025
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My yard is sloped, but all is not lost!
How to Landscape a Sloped Yard
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I love the idea of creating a garden that isn't just a rectangle with straight rows. Time to get creative!
19 Vegetable Garden Plans & Layout Ideas That Will Inspire You
 
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These layout ideas are beautiful!
Large Vegetable Garden Planning: Sample Layouts and Tips for Success