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Jan 13, 2017
Tending an indoor garden
Burpee  Edible Gardening Team Members
If the winter weather won’t let you do much gardening outside this month, why not try an indoor garden. From houseplants to kitchen herbs, growing inside can bring you plenty of joy. There are....

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Aug 24, 2016
Compost now for next season’s soil
Burpee  Edible Gardening Team Members
Rich, healthy soil is one of the key elements of a successful garden, yet almost all soil needs to be amended. But don’t fret: Whether it’s too sandy and water drains right through it, or....

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Aug 11, 2016
Fall gardening – it’s totally a thing
Burpee  Edible Gardening Team Members
The gardening season with Burpee is slowly winding down. But even though your kitchen counter is full of fresh produce, the fun doesn’t have to end when Labor Day hits! In most climates you can....

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Feb 1, 2012
Winter is time for planning
Kid Power, Inc.  2011 "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award Winner
After closing down our gardens for the winter the students have been able to focus on lessons about how plants grow, sustainable agriculture techniques, and plan ahead to the spring about what they....

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Sep 19, 2011
Harvesting herbs and harnessing those flavors!
Theresa Loe  Associate Producer | Growing A Greener World
As fall arrives and you can feel the season making a shift, you may need to cut back your garden and start to get it ready for bed. And if you are growing herbs, this is the perfect time to capture....

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Mar 14, 2011
Preparing your garden for planting
Burpee  Edible Gardening Team Members
Winter is making its way out the door, so it’s time to start thinking about preparing your garden for planting. As soon as the ground thaws, begin loosening the soil with a shovel or pitchfork.....

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Dec 20, 2010
Snow & Mulch: The great insulators
Burpee  Edible Gardening Team Members
Don't curse the snow blanketing your garden these days. It’s actually one of nature’s best protectors of plants. It insulates them from extremes, and keeps them dormant. This clears the....

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Oct 19, 2010
Harvesting and using lavender
Theresa Loe  Associate Producer | Growing A Greener World
Growing lavender can be very rewarding. In the springtime you can watch the hummingbirds inspecting the gorgeous purple flowers, and enjoy the wonderful fragrances wafting through the garden with every....

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Sep 23, 2010
Season of sprouts
Burpee  Edible Gardening Team Members
If you’ve become accustomed to hauling in harvest, and are not yet ready to give up your garden, be sure to plant Brussels Sprouts to extend your vegetable garden enjoyment. Wait, wait, hold....

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