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dehydration

The Oldest Form Of Preservation

Do you practice food preservation? If so, we would love to hear the reasons that these historic practices are a staple in your kitchen. There are many modes of food…

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The Best Garlic Variety For You!

Most of us are already starting to see the end of our 2021 growing season. We have our fall gardens sown and are steadily putting up the harvests we have…

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autumn garden

Are You Ready For Garlic Season?

There is more to getting ready than just researching the perfect garlic varieties for your gardens. The most important step is bed prep! As most of you know, garlic grows…

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autumn garden

Prepare Your Fall Garden Now! A Guide To The Late Season

Summer is the main event for most gardeners. Here in Michigan, we know that the fall growing season can be just as rewarding. Sometimes even with less effort! It may…

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Here’s The Right Way To Water Your Garden

Learning new techniques in the garden can be difficult. You might feel overwhelmed with information at times, like a never-ending laundry list in your head. However, mastering a few foundational…

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beginner garden

Gardening From Scratch Pt. 1 – Planning and Design

Hey there! This is Kaitlynn from MIgardener. In this new blog series, I'll take you on a tour of my garden progress as a third-year gardener. Last year during COVID,…

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Succession Planting: How To Grow A Constant Harvest

Utilizing as much space as possible in the garden is a top priority for many home gardeners. Succession planting is one of the best techniques to use for reaching that…

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Tender Heart Gardens Practices Togetherness In Lansing, Michigan

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener In Michigan's capital of Lansing, Morgan D loved gardening from an early age. Gardening grew in its importance to them over the years as…

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2020

For Better Or Worse: How 2020 Changed The Garden

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener It's safe to say; the pandemic has not made anything easier in 2020. Everything from grocery shopping to engagement ring production has been affected…

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child friendly garden

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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MIsprouts Nutrition: How Colorful Food Helps Me

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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bad bugs

Bad Bug List: Gardener’s Most Wanted

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 Biodiversity?

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 Photosynthesis?

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’s Inside A Seed?

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 Good Soil?

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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beginner

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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beginner

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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