Gardening

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Grow a Countertop Carrot Crop

Sure, my outdoor garden may have to wait a while longer, but I think I’ll jump-start a little sunshine-inspired food right here in my very own kitchen. What do I have in mind? Carrots!

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Easy Steps to Enjoying an Annual Garden

Annuals can add season-long color to beds and borders and also supply a summer full of cut flowers for decorating. They’re easy to grow and require little care except watering and occasional deadheading. They can be mixed in with perennials, including shrubs and trees, and fill empty spaces in the garden until later plants grow and mature. They can also be grown alongside vegetables and are well adapted to pots and containers. Here are a few tips on getting started this year…

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