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6 Tips for Gardening in Heavy Clay Soil | Roots & Boots

6 Tips for Gardening in Heavy Clay Soil

Gardening in heavy clay soil is no fun.  However, there are many ways to have a successful garden despite your heavy clay soil.

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16 Best Veggies for Your Fall Garden

16 Best Veggies for Your Fall Garden

Let’s take a look at the best veggies for your fall garden.  In a few short months you’ll be so thankful you planted them now!

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What Type of Tomato is Best for Canning? | Roots & Boots

What Type of Tomato is Best for Canning?

If you plan to can tomatoes this year, you may be wondering what type of tomato is best for canning.

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Top Two Ways to Prune Tomatoes | Roots & Boots

Top Two Ways to Prune Tomatoes

When it comes down to it, there are basically only two ways to prune tomatoes. 

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How to Install Drip Irrigation in Raised Garden Beds | Roots & Boots

How to Install Drip Irrigation in Raised Garden Beds

Wondering if it’s possible to install drip irrigation in your raised garden beds without the help of a professional?  It is!  If I can do it, I promise you can too.

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How to Harvest Garlic Scapes & How to Use Garlic Scapes | Roots & Boots

How to Harvest Garlic Scapes & How to Use Garlic Scapes

Do you know how to harvest garlic scapes and how to use garlic scapes? 

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12 Best Veggies for Your Spring Garden | Roots & Boots

12 Best Veggies for Your Spring Garden

Wondering about the best veggies for your spring garden?  Here are 12 veggies to plant in early spring or even late winter. 

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How to Grow an Entire Year's Supply of Peppers | Roots & Boots

How to Grow an Entire Year’s Supply of Peppers

Have you wondered if it’s possible to grow an entire year’s supply of peppers?  Last year I did just that.

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Grow More In The Same Space: Intercropping Lettuce With Garlic | Roots & Boots

Grow More In The Same Space: Intercropping Lettuce With Garlic

Anyone can grow lettuce or garlic, but intercropping lettuce with garlic is definitely a ninja level gardening skill.

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The Easy Way to Harden Off Seedlings | Roots & Boots

The Easy Way to Harden Off Seedlings

If you’ve started your own seeds indoors, you’re probably wondering if there’s an easy way to harden off seedlings.  Or maybe you’re wondering if it’s really necessary.  Or maybe you have no idea what it even means to harden off seedlings!

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