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My Zucchini Won’t Stop Growing – How to Control It
If your zucchini plant has taken over a corner of the garden and is producing more squash than you can eat, you’re not imagining it. Zucchini is one of the fastest-growing, most productive vegetables you can plant — a single healthy plant can put out 6–10 pounds of fruit per week at peak season, and…
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Step By Step Guide: How to Save Heirloom Seeds from Tomatoes, Peppers, and Squash
Saving heirloom seeds has been a topic that continually sparks my interest, especially as gardening becomes a beloved pastime for many. The desire to cultivate unique flavors and preserve plant varieties is more than just a hobby; it’s a way to connect with nature and our history. Heirloom seeds hold stories of resilience and tradition,…
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Step By Step Guide: How to Get Rid of Tomato Hornworms and Save Your Garden!
If you’ve ever stepped into your garden only to find your cherished tomato plants ravaged overnight, you know the despair that comes from encountering tomato hornworms. These green giants may look harmless with their striking appearance, but they can wreak havoc on your garden. I created this guide because I want to help fellow gardeners…
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How to Grow Organic Cucumbers: A Comprehensive Guide from Seed to Harvest
Growing your own food can be one of the most rewarding experiences. This time of year always reminds me of the fresh flavors of summer, especially the crisp, cool taste of organic cucumbers. If you’re someone who loves gardening or simply wants to make healthier choices, this guide on how to grow organic cucumbers is…
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Step By Step: How to Build Healthy Soil Without Chemicals for a Thriving Garden
Building a garden is like crafting a masterpiece. The foundation of that masterpiece lies in healthy soil. If you’re tired of using chemicals that harm the environment and want to nurture your garden with love, you’ve come to the right place. This guide is all about how to create rich, healthy soil without relying on…
Gardening Dream Team
Tony Manhart
Tony Manhart is a passionate gardener who has been tending to gardens for over 20 years. He takes pride in creating beautiful outdoor spaces with plants, trees, and shrubs that can thrive in any environment. He loves to share his knowledge with others and has taught classes on gardening basics and advanced techniques. He is committed to sustainability, using natural and organic methods to create and maintain gardens. He also works with local organizations to create green spaces for communities. When he’s not gardening, Tony enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with his family.
Caroline
Caroline is a gardener who loves to get down to the nitty-gritty of gardening. She proudly proclaims herself as a ‘dirt worshipper’ and can often be found deep in the garden, covered in soil and singing to her plants. As a self-proclaimed ‘plant whisperer’, Caroline believes that plants need love and attention just like any other living thing, and she loves to give them both. When she’s not tending to her garden, you can often find her researching the latest gardening trends, or teaching others how to make their gardens thrive
Dr. Garth A. Cambray
Dr. Garth A. Cambray is a Canadian/South African entrepreneur and beekeeper with 28 years of experience in apiculture and specializes in adding value to honey. His Ph.D. research developed a new advanced continuous fermentation method for making mead that has resulted in a number of companies globally being able to access markets for mead. His company, Makana Meadery, exports honey mead to the USA where it is available to discerning connoisseurs. He has also developed technologies to commercially manufacture organic honey vinegar in Zambia for export globally. He holds a few patents globally in the ethanol industry and believes in technology and knowledge transfer for human development and environmental sustainability. One of his proudest achievements is the fact that the wind farm he started at one of his old apiary sites has essentially made his hometown carbon neutral.
Meri Gasem
Mary is a passionate gardener who loves spending her days getting her hands dirty and nurturing her plants. She’s an avid reader of gardening magazines and is always looking for new ways to make her garden thrive. When not outside tending to her plants, Mary can be found inside reading up on the latest gardening trends, comparing notes with fellow gardeners, and finding the perfect pottery planter for her next planting project.