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From Garden to Table: Preserving Your Homegrown Cabbages as Kimchi

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If you've used a garden planner to cultivate your own cabbages this season, you might be wondering how to make the most of your abundant harvest. One delicious and healthful way to preserve those leafy greens is by turning them into kimchi—a traditional Korean fermented dish that's rich in probiotics and flavor.

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Companion Planting for a Thriving Spring Garden in South Africa

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Harnessing Nature's Synergy

Spring in South Africa is a season of renewal, and for gardeners, it's the perfect time to sow the seeds of a bountiful harvest. Companion planting, a technique that involves growing specific plants together to enhance their growth and productivity, can be a game-changer for your spring garden. By carefully selecting plant pairings, you can create a harmonious ecosystem that benefits both your plants and the environment.

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Starting a School Vegetable Garden with VegPlotter : A Teacher's Guide

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Starting a School Vegetable Garden with VegPlotter

Introduction

Starting a school vegetable garden is an excellent way to teach students about sustainability, nutrition, and the environment. It offers hands-on learning opportunities and fosters a sense of responsibility and community. With the help of garden planners like VegPlotter, the process becomes more manageable and organized. This blog will guide you through the steps to start a successful school vegetable garden using VegPlotter, a powerful online garden planner.

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Growing Together: Maximizing Urban Spaces with Square Foot Gardening

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Incorporating square foot gardening into urban community gardens has been a transformative strategy for maximizing limited space and fostering a sense of community through shared food production. This method's adaptability and efficiency make it particularly suited to urban environments where space is at a premium. By focusing on real planting schedules and the role of square foot gardening in urban community gardens, we can gain deeper insights into its practical applications and benefits.

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Building a Walk-Through Vegetable Arch

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Building a Walk-Through Arch for Your Vegetable Garden Using Reclaimed Materials

Gardening is not just a pastime; it's an art form that allows us to create, nurture, and harvest. For those of us with a passion for growing our own food, finding innovative ways to maximize space, protect our crops, and add beauty to our gardens is always a priority. One such innovation is the walk-through arch for vegetables like squashes, tomatoes, runner beans, and other climbers. Not only does it save on space and protect the veggies from ground pests, but it also transforms your garden into a picturesque landscape. The best part? You can build it using reclaimed materials, making this project eco-friendly and cost-effective.

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