Category: Family Gardening
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Have you ever wondered why some gardens thrive while others struggle, even when given the same care? This course unlocks the scientific principles behind successful planting, empowering you to make informed decisions at every step. You’ll learn how to assess soil readiness, determine the ideal depth and spacing for seeds and plants, and master the…
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Have you ever wondered how to create a thriving, beautiful garden that your whole family can enjoy—no matter your experience level? In this course, you’ll discover the natural gardening principles that form the foundation of healthy, productive, and sustainable home gardens. Course Topics Ready to check out the basics of why and how to garden…
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New to preserving food? Do NOT go to YouTube first! Safe & Savvy Food Preservation Basics is a super short course about what you didn’t know that you need to pay attention to before you start your canning and preserving adventure. In 15 minutes or less you will learn: After reviewing the course you will…
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Check out “Living Soil for Healthy Backyards: Principles and Practical Steps for Families”. Soil is increasingly recognized not merely as an inert medium for plant growth but as a vital, living ecosystem fundamental to sustaining plants, animals, and humans. This understanding represents a significant shift in how land is viewed and managed, moving away from…
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Companion planting is a hot topic on gardening sites. If you don’t know what it is. Companion planting is simply planting fruits, vegetables and herbs together in such a way that they assist each other’s growth and productivity either attracting beneficial bugs or repelling bad ones as well as nutrient sharing. In short, they do…
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Accessible Gardening – So what does that really mean? When most people think about accessible gardens, the first ideas that come to mind are wide pathways and raised beds for those with mobility challenges. But when you’re designing a garden for the whole family—children included—there’s much more to consider. San Diego Master Gardener Stephen Cantu,…
