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To prune or not to prune tomato plants is an option. Not all tomatoes need pruning, except for the bottom leafs and at the end of the growing season.

To Prune or Not to Prune Tomato Plants

Learn how to support vine and bush type tomatoes in the greenhouse and in the garden. We share our favorite methods that have worked great for many years.

How to Support Tomato Plants

Growing Legumes as Companion Plants

Growing Food - Scarlet Runner Beans (Recipe)

Growing Food – Scarlet Runner Beans (Recipe)

How to protect plants from a late spring frost

How to protect plants from a late spring frost

Hardening off plants the easy ways is gentle on plants and on the gardener. As result you get healthier and stronger plants.

Hardening off Seedlings the Easy Way

Cold spring challenge in the garden

Cold Spring Challenge in the Garden

Dry Spring Challenge in the Garden

Dry Spring Challenge in the Garden

Raised Window Protected Garden

Raised Window Protected Garden

Soak or sprout seeds for planting

How to Soak or Sprout Seeds Before Planting

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We share how we build things and use alternative energies. Building a greenhouse is almost a must in a northern climate to overcome cold and frost.

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Growing your own food year round using organic methods. Here you will find many proven gardening tips and ideas.

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