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link to How Tomatoes Can Thrive in Clay Soil (Complete Guide)

How Tomatoes Can Thrive in Clay Soil (Complete Guide)

If clay is all you got, and fresh tomatoes are a must-have then you'll need to know a few things about growing tomatoes in poor soil, otherwise known as heavy clay. In the beginning, we wondered...

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link to 1 Rule to Grow Tomatoes in Shade + Best Types

1 Rule to Grow Tomatoes in Shade + Best Types

We successfully grew several varieties of tomatoes in our first garden which only got a maximum of 4, maybe 5, hours of direct sun per day, and the rest of the day was bright to moderate shade....

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link to Why Spinach Bolts Early + What To Do Next

Why Spinach Bolts Early + What To Do Next

Spinach bolts early for various reasons but the good news is you can prevent it next time by identifying and minimizing the cause. The first few times I grew spinach I wondered why it not only...

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link to Does Spinach Grow in Shade? When it Does & Doesn’t

Does Spinach Grow in Shade? When it Does & Doesn’t

Leafy greens, such as spinach, are the most shade tolerant of your typical vegetables. We also wondered about growing spinach in the shade and so I tested it out and have some interesting results....

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link to How Many Peppers to Plant Per Person (Calculate Your Needs)

How Many Peppers to Plant Per Person (Calculate Your Needs)

The number of peppers to plant per person can be calculated using averages. Average family consumption, average yield, and based on an average environment. The answer to precisely how many...

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link to 31 Ways Growing Vegetables is Cheaper Than Buying Them

31 Ways Growing Vegetables is Cheaper Than Buying Them

Grow a garden without spending money after reading the experiences of over 150 gardeners who chimed in on the question "Is it cheaper to buy vegetables or grow them?" The conclusion was either a...

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Hi, I'm Rachelle. Welcome to Food Forest Living. I want to inspire you to get closer with food, eat seasonally, protect your health, and build a strong future. I share information on food forests, vegetable gardens, mushroom cultivation, soil building, and more - Planting a diverse backyard 'grocery store' is just the beginning of an invigorating health journey!

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