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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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5 Non-Boring Zucchini Recipes To Conquer Harvest Overload

It's Zucchini-pocolypse season again! Right now, in my garden, it seems like every day, multiple zucchinis and summer squash appear out of nowhere. I hate wasting perfectly good food, so…

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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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MIgardener's Top Tips For Growing A Fall Garden

It is August around here and for most, it is just the second wind to growing another crop before a frost comes! Depending on your growing zone you may be…

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Save Seeds From Your Garden Favorites

Seed saving gives you access to a never-ending supply of your favorite garden varieties. Learning how to harvest and save seeds from your heirloom varieties is the best way to…

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When & How To Harvest Your Harvest

The best quality vegetables are harvested at exactly the right time. There are a few tips and tricks to use, depending on what you are planting. Here's how to get…

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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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These Rain Garden Tips Will Shrink Your Water Bill!

Looking for a way to save money on your gardening water bill? Maybe you've faced some excess rain flow in the last few weeks and are trying to avoid flooding.…

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Gardening From Scratch: Lettuce Pray This Rabbit Away

The ups and downs of life can be witnessed on a microscale in the home garden. Flowers bloom, bees pollinate, and occasionally pests intervene before you can stop them. Every…

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Happy Birthday, MIgardener Port Huron! 3 Years Downtown

As a Port Huron, Michigan native, my city's slow but steady transformation has been stunning to see over the last 5-7 years. Three years ago, MIgardener set roots in Port…

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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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