Growing more food than you can handle? Do this with the extras

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Lisa
May 25, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Good morning,

Don't be fooled by the glossy photos in magazines! Real, homegrown vegetables come in all shapes and sizes. Sure, they might have a quirky bend or a freckle or two, but that's what makes them special. These beauties are packed with flavor and grown with care, and that's something to celebrate!

CHERRY PICKED - JUST FOR YOU

A common problem many of us run into once we start growing our own food is that we end up growing so much food that some of it goes to waste. Before it gets to this point in your garden, consider canning the extras so you can have some fresh, homemade salsa on demand!

NATURE’S CALLING

There are 9 days left until National Gardening Week

BRANCHING OUT

There are two main scenarios that can result in holes in your pepper plants, and neither of them are good! As with most things, the sooner you put this problem in the rearview mirror, the better off your pepper plants will be.

While you might think it’s a bit early in the growing season to be thinking about harvesting, good preparation can be the difference between a good and bad harvest. Use this beginner’s guide to put yourself in position to succeed.

Bugs and small rodents might not be your only worry in the garden. For many of us, cats are just as big of a concern - sometimes our own, sometimes a neighbor’s. If you have a cat problem, deal with it naturally by planting some of these beautiful and fragrant plants!

DAILY DOSE OF DIRT

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NEVER STOP GROWING

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Happy planting!