Tag: Family Friendly
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Harvesting Corn
Knowing When It’s Ready After weeks of watering, watching, and waiting, harvest day is finally here! The trick is knowing when your corn is ready because sweet corn only stays at its peak for a short time. Most varieties of sweet corn are ready to harvest about 18–24 days after the silks first appear. As…
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Growing Corn
Yes, You Can Grow It in a Small Garden! If you’ve always assumed corn was only for giant farms with tractors and overalls… I’ve got good news. Growing corn is surprisingly easy, even from seed! You don’t need acres of land to enjoy fresh, sweet ears straight from your backyard. In fact, many beginner gardeners…
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Growing Cucumbers
An Easy Beginner’s Guide Cucumbers are a great choice for beginner gardeners. Give them warm weather, plenty of sunlight, and consistent water, and they can grow surprisingly fast! Sometimes a little too fast. One day, you have a cute little cucumber plant. A week later, it has grabbed the tomato cage, climbed the fence, and…
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How to Grow Your Own Sprouts!
Why eat & Grow Sprouts? Why wouldn’t you?! It’s easy, and they’re packed full of nutrients. Not to mention the satisfaction of growing things yourself. Like microgreens, sprouts are rich in vitamins and minerals as well as being high in fiber, and they contain antioxidants. They are a good source of plant-based protein and release…
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How to Grow Microgreens
Fresh Greens Year-Round Why grow your own micros? Why wouldn’t you?! They’re higher in nutrients than their fully grown counterparts. You get to grow them year-round, and they take up very little space. Not to mention the satisfaction of growing things yourself. Come on. Growing things is fun! The nutritional benefits are through the roof! …
