Is It Safe to Grow Garlic from Grocery Store Bulbs?
I'm a beginner when it comes to growing garlic and I've heard mixed opinions about using organic garlic from the grocery store. Some people say it's fine, while…
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Is In-Ground Soil Good for My Vegetable Grow Bags?
Hey everyone! I'm new to gardening and growing my first veggies (French beans and zucchini) in 5-gallon soil bags. The ground soil where I live in North Central…
What's the best way to plant garlic if I need to move it later?
I'm planning to plant garlic in my raised bed, but my HOA informed me that due to upcoming construction, I will need to temporarily relocate it. They're not…
Best Container Options for Dwarf Peach Trees?
I'm planning to plant a dwarf peach tree in my garden next year but want to avoid using the native soil due to some issues. I've heard that…
Tips for Growing Healthy Container Tomatoes and Peppers
I've been trying to grow tomatoes and peppers in terracotta pots and grow bags for a couple of years now so they can get full sun, but I'm…
Help! Maggots in My Potato Grow Bag – What Do I Do?
I tried growing potatoes in a grow bag last fall, and everything started out great! I even planned to expand my garden with other veggies. I planted the…
How to Reuse and Amend Soil in Containers and Grow Bags?
I'm getting ready for my second growing season and will be reusing soil for the first time. I'm curious about the best way to amend it for containers…
Is Growing Peppers in the Ground Worth It, or Should I Stick to Grow Bags?
Hey everyone! I've been wondering if planting hot peppers directly in the ground is a complete waste of time. Are grow bags really the only viable option, or…
Can I Make Grow Bags Out of Old Sheets or Burlap Rice Sacks?
Hey everyone! I'm new to container gardening and I'm hoping to get some advice. Since I live in an apartment and only have a small, paved patio for…
Tips for Saving Money on Potting Mix?
I'm new to gardening and planning to use 15-gallon grow bags for my veggies, but I'm shocked at how much potting mix costs! I found some 50 Qt.…
Is Using Hay/Straw Mixed with Soil Good for Growing Sweet Potatoes?
I'm setting up my garden in zone 6b and have about 10 straw/hay bales I just pulled from storage. I'm currently running a pea bioassay to see which…
Best Ways to Economically Fill Grow Bags with Soil
I've had to make a last-minute switch to grow bags instead of setting up a raised bed this year, and now I've got a ton of seedlings that…
Tips for Boosting Your Potato Harvest
I've been growing potatoes for three years now, but I'm only seeing a slight increase in my harvest each year. I use 10-gallon grow bags filled with a…