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MIsprouts Learn: My First Garden

Written by – Kaitlynn from MIgardener My goal with this series is to make accessible material for parents who want to teach their kids about gardening from the ground up.…

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MIsprouts Learn: The Business of Bees

Written by – Kaitlynn from MIgardener My goal with this series is to make accessible material for parents who want to teach their kids about gardening from the ground up.…

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MIsprouts Learn: What is Compost?

Written by – Kaitlynn from MIgardener My goal with this series is to make accessible material for parents who want to teach their kids about gardening from the ground up.…

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How To Grow Organic Potatoes – MIgardener Growing Guide

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener There's no doubt that potatoes are the most loved vegetable in the world. Rich in fiber and potassium, and cooked in a myriad of…

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Maximize Your Harvest By Planting These 5 Amazing Crops

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  In order to get the absolute best results out of your garden, there are a few practices you can put into place which we…

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How To Grow Organic Peppers – MIgardener Growing Guide

Written by – Kaitlynn from MIgardener Peppers are easy to grow, but until you’ve grown them successfully, you won't know how easy it can be because of the handful of…

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Seeds Northern Gardeners Should Direct Sow In Early May

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener This new blog series is written primarily for our northern dwelling readers. In recent weeks, we have been laying out a few of the…

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7 Crops You Can Grow From Seed With Snow On The Ground

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener Inspired by one of our most recent videos, this post is especially written with northern gardeners in mind! The varieties mentioned in this post…

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How To Grow Organic Peas – MIgardener Growing Guide

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener Peas are one of my favorite veggies to grow. They're easy to grow, delicious, and whimsically beautiful. There is a huge variety of choices…

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16 Dwarf Fruit and Veggie Varieties for Your Tiny Garden

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener As the home gardening movement gains popularity every day, it seems like everyone is trying to get on board! People want easy access to…

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How to Grow: Organic Melons

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Spring has officially arrived! This is the perfect time of year to brush up on your knowledge of growing techniques. Here at MIgardener, we…

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How to Grow: Organic Eggplants

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Spring has officially arrived! This is the perfect time of year to brush up on your knowledge of growing techniques. Here at MIgardener, we…

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How to Grow: Organic Carrots

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Spring is just around the corner! This is the perfect time of year to brush up on your knowledge of growing techniques. Here at…

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How to Grow: Organic Broccoli

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Spring is just around the corner! This is the perfect time of year to brush up on your knowledge of growing techniques. Here at…

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How to Grow: Organic Beets

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Spring is just around the corner! This is the perfect time of year to brush up on your knowledge of growing techniques. Here at…

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How To Grow: Healthy Organic Tomatoes

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Spring is nearly upon us! This is the perfect time of year to brush up on your knowledge of growing techniques. Here at MIgardener,…

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Why Compost Is The Perfect Growing Medium

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener We all know that composting is essential to any organic and sustainable gardener's routine. More than simply reducing waste, composting produces the nutrient rich…

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5 Simple Ingredients to Fix Poor Draining Soil

Ways to Increase drainage in heavy and poor draining soil Soil needs to drain; when soil doesn’t drain there can be big problems in your garden, and can negatively impact…

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Complete Guide to Composting

Compost is vital for the garden. It provides nutrients, gives good texture, fixes poor soil, retains water, buffers pH, and provides a home for billions and trillions of beneficial microbes…

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Benefits to Screening Compost and Potting Soil

[caption id="attachment_1232" align="alignright" width="180"]1/6 inch wire mesh[/caption] Before planting, make sure your potting soil has been sifted or screened. Often times twigs, clods of dirt, and small rocks can be found in potting…

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