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Gardening articles from Common Sense Home. From finding the right seeds to preserving the harvest, we share tested tips and information.

I (Laurie) have been working the soil for over 50 years, since I was a toddler following my mom around in the dirt. We’ve tried a lot of different things, researched, and talked with friends to bring you real, practical information.

Gardening categories covered on the site include:

Getting Started – Soil Health and Fertilizers – Seed Starting – Vegetables – Tomatoes – Fruits – Herbs – Vertical Gardening – Tools and Equipment – Pest Control – Permaculture – Season Extension – Crop Storage – Preserving the Harvest – Inspiration – Book Reviews – Wildcrafting – Using Your Weeds

Keep an eye out for printable charts (featured in several different articles). We have a free garden planner for newsletter subscribers, and offer online gardening courses for more information.

Flea Beetle Control (with Tips for Saving Damaged Plants)
Gardening

Flea Beetle Control (with Tips for Saving Damaged Plants)

ByLaurie Neverman June 11, 2022June 12, 2022

If you walk out into your garden and find plant leaves filled with tiny holes, you may have flea beetles. We’ll share how to identify flea beetles and the damage they do, plus cheap and easy flea beetle control options.

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Growing Asparagus – Planting, Care, and Harvesting
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Growing Asparagus – Planting, Care, and Harvesting

ByGuest April 30, 2022April 30, 2022

Growing asparagus is a great way to add variety to your garden. As a perennial vegetable, asparagus comes back year after year. With proper care, a patch can last for decades. We’ll share how to grow and harvest asparagus, plus tips to keep your bed in top shape and how to find wild asparagus.

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How Long do Seeds Last? (w/ Printable Seed Viability Charts)
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How Long do Seeds Last? (w/ Printable Seed Viability Charts)

ByLaurie Neverman April 16, 2022April 16, 2022

How long do seeds last? The oldest seed that’s been grown into a plant is a 2,000 year old date palm, but your garden seeds probably won’t last quite that long. We’ll share seed viability charts, tips for storing seeds, and how to check germination rates.

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How to Store Seeds (for Next Year or Long Term)
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How to Store Seeds (for Next Year or Long Term)

ByLaurie Neverman April 16, 2022April 16, 2022

Whether you’re stocking up to beat rising costs, or saving seeds from your home garden, we’ll share how to store seeds long term or short term.

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18 Fastest Growing Vegetables (Indoors, Garden, Containers)
Gardening

18 Fastest Growing Vegetables (Indoors, Garden, Containers)

ByLaurie Neverman March 13, 2022March 14, 2022

With prices at the grocery store continuing to climb, this list of fastest growing vegetables will help you get a harvest sooner while waiting for later crops to mature.

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