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Fill ‘Er Up: The Joyful Journey of Filling Your Raised Bed Garden
View recipe: Fill ‘Er Up: The Joyful Journey of Filling Your Raised Bed GardenWelcome back to RaisedBedHead, where we’re embarking on a fill-tastic voyage—a step-by-step guide to filling your raised bed garden with the perfect soil mix, guaranteeing a season of lush, bountiful growth. So, grab your shovels. The Foundation: Understanding Your Bed’s Needs Before we get our hands dirty, let’s chat about the foundation of all great…
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Zone In to Zoom Out: Unraveling the Mystery of USDA Planting Zones
View recipe: Zone In to Zoom Out: Unraveling the Mystery of USDA Planting Zones6a, 5b, 7a, what does it all mean? Today, we’re embarking on a whimsical quest to uncover the mystic lore of USDA planting zones, also known as the “You Mean I Can’t Grow Bananas in Alaska?” guide. The Quest Begins: What’s in a Zone? The USDA Planting Zone Map is like a treasure map for…
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Building Your Eden: A Guide to Crafting the Easiest and Quickest Raised Beds with Oldcastle Blocks
View recipe: Building Your Eden: A Guide to Crafting the Easiest and Quickest Raised Beds with Oldcastle BlocksHey, garden aficionados and DIY daredevils! Welcome back to the wacky world of RaisedBedHead, where we believe gardening should be less about perfection and more about expression. Today, we’re embarking on a journey to construct the ultimate (and easiest) raised bed garden using none other than Oldcastle gardening blocks. Why? Because they’re like LEGO for…
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Seeds vs. Seedlings: The Great Garden Showdown
View recipe: Seeds vs. Seedlings: The Great Garden ShowdownToday, we’re stepping into the garden ring for the ultimate green-thumb grudge match: starting plants from seeds versus buying seedlings from your local nursery. Whether you’re a first-timer staring down the seed aisles in bewilderment or a seasoned gardener with soil permanently under your fingernails, this is the showdown you’ve been waiting for. Round 1:…
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Unearthed Wisdom: The Top 10 Perks of Raised Bed Gardening
View recipe: Unearthed Wisdom: The Top 10 Perks of Raised Bed GardeningIf you’ve ever wondered why so many gardeners talk to plants (spoiler: because they listen better than people) and obsess over soil like it’s a secret recipe, you’re about to dive into a world that makes this quirky behavior seem as normal as pineapple on pizza. Today, we’re talking about the upper echelon of gardening:…
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Grow These 5 Easy Peppers Without the Hassle
View recipe: Grow These 5 Easy Peppers Without the HassleWant to grow peppers without the drama? These are the five easiest pepper varieties to grow for beginners – spicy, sweet, and in between. If you’ve ever Googled “easiest peppers to grow” while faced with endless varieties at the garden center, this post is for you. Not all peppers are high-maintenance divas. Some are downright…
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The Greenhorn’s Guide to Gardening: Top 5 Easiest Veggies to Grow in Raised Beds
View recipe: The Greenhorn’s Guide to Gardening: Top 5 Easiest Veggies to Grow in Raised BedsWelcome to RaisedBedHead, where the dirt is rich, the plants are eager, and the gardeners—well, we’re learning as we go, aren’t we? Today’s menu features a special treat for the beginner gardeners: the top five easiest veggies to nurture into existence in the hospitable realms of raised bed gardens. So, if you’ve ever thought your…
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