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The Heat is On: Heat Stress and The Veggie Garden

Heat stress in plants occurs when temperatures exceed their optimal range for growth. This typically happens during hot spells when temperatures soar above 90°F for extended periods, affecting plant health.

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Top Ten Vegetable Garden Mistakes (and how to correct them)

Starting a vegetable garden is exciting but challenging for new gardeners. Here are ten common mistakes beginners make and tips to avoid them: choosing wrong locations, ignoring soil health, overcrowding plants.

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Beat the Bolt: Keeping Lettuce Lush and Leafy

In the busy, beautiful, and bountiful universe of vegetable gardening, there’s a particular plant that always holds a special place in our hearts: lettuce. No wonder we love lettuce; it is early planted, quick and easy to grow, available in almost unlimited varieties, tasty, and loaded with numerous nutritional benefits. Absolutely! We love growing lettuce! […]

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