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Jul 27, 2018
Tomatoes for every taste
Tim Duffin  Brand Manager
Do you ever ask yourself why there are so many different types of tomatoes? I used to. Before becoming the Burpee Brand Manager I just thought there were two types of tomatoes – small and big.....

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Jul 6, 2018
Why grow your own?
Bill Calkins  Burpee Program Representative
Gardening is considered a hobby but I tend to think it's much more than that. A "hobby" is defined as an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure. Vegetable gardening certainly....

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Jun 8, 2018
Grillside gardening: Sweet and savory summer flavors from Burpee
Bill Calkins  Burpee Program Representative
It's Summer and that means it's time to fire up the grill, invite friends and family over, and enjoy all sorts of savory barbecue recipes. And nothing will get your guests' mouths watering like fresh....

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Jun 1, 2018
First-time backyard vegetable garden
Kevin Taylor  Guest Burpee Blogger
My wife and I bought our first house at the end of the summer last year, and with it, I had big plans. It was the first time we've owned enough backyard to make a garden. Having a toddler, it was important....

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May 4, 2018
Fun with peppers: Beyond the bell
Bill Calkins  Burpee Program Representative
Peppers are the second or third most popular vegetable plant to grow in home gardens (after tomatoes and neck and neck with cucumbers). For good reasons - there are many different kinds and they are fun....

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Apr 27, 2017
Burpee vegetables to fit your lifestyle
Burpee  Edible Gardening Team Members
There’s been a primal resurgence lately to grow your own food, and Burpee is 100% behind it! No matter where you choose to plant your vegetables and herbs, we have a flavorful list of plants to....

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Apr 24, 2017
Top 10 easy to grow vegetables for beginners
Scott Mozingo  Product Manager, Burpee
If the thought of growing your own food has always appealed to you, but seemed too daunting, don’t be nervous! There are a lot of vegetables that are super easy to grow, even if you think you do....

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Apr 19, 2017
Grow a pizza garden
Burpee  Edible Gardening Team Members
It’s always a good idea to grow what you eat. So why not start a garden for one of the most popular menu items – pizza! It’s a great edible garden theme for new gardeners looking for....

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Apr 14, 2017
What can I learn from the plant tag?
Tim Duffin  Brand Manager
What’s the old saying – good things come in small packages? Well, let me paraphrase the saying just a bit – important information comes on small tags. Now that spring has arrived, many....

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Apr 4, 2017
Removing fear for first-time gardeners
Denielle Noe  Program Administrator
Okay, I am the first to admit that it took me a very long time to start my own garden. First of all, I need to explain that I had plenty of experience helping my mom tend her garden while growing up.....

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