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A garden is a rejuvenating retreat. When I get out in the garden among vegetables, herbs, or flowers the cares of the day go away and I can enjoy restful moments of peace and quiet or creative calm.

By National Gardening Association Editors Deciding when to transplant tomato seedlings is easy. When tomato seedlings are three or four inches tall and have their second pair of leaves, it's time to take …

Cole crops like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage can be direct seeded into your garden around February 9, assuming the ground can be worked, but it's better to start them indoors around January …

Growing vegetables, fruits and herbs is easy! Whether you're growing basil, blueberries, or tomatoes, our Food Gardening Guide will give you all the information you need to succeed.

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Prepare the garden bed by using a garden fork or tiller to loosen the soil to a depth of 12 to 15 inches, then mix in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost. Planting Instructions Plant bush beans for an early …