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Dealing With Rabbits Aug 30, 2020

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Rabbits. The cutest pest in the garden. Here are a few tried and true ways to prevent or at least mitigate them in your garden. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing.

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Grey Rot on Strawberries Aug 29, 2020

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Grey rot can quickly take over your juicy strawberry crop, so let's learn a few ways to control and treat it. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing.

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How to Compost Tomatoes Aug 28, 2020

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To compost, or not to compost tomatoes? It's a topic of much debate? I personally compost them, with a few caveats that I share in today's show. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing.

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Wood Ash in Compost? Aug 27, 2020

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After a bonfire, what should you do (if anything) with the wood ash? Can it be composted or used in the garden? Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing.

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6 Beet Varieties to Try Aug 26, 2020

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Beets are more diverse than you might imagine. Here are 6 varieties to try this fall...you might find a new favorite ;) Learn More: Growing Beets: A Bounty Of Root Crops For Fall & Spring Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing.

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Growing Pumpkins Vertically Aug 25, 2020

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They may be heavy, but pumpkins can be grown vertically in a variety of methods! Learn More: White Pumpkins: Care, Types, and Growing Tips
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Keep a Garden Journal Aug 24, 2020

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Garden journals are essential, no matter how you track your progress. Without knowing what went well, and what failed, you'll make the same mistakes again. Gardening takes a long time, so resolve to never repeat the same mistake by taking notes. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing.

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What Does Deep Watering Even Mean? Aug 23, 2020

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We hear to "water deeply" often, but how do you actually know what that means? How long is a "deep water"? Here's how to find out. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing.

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Why To STOP Your Tomatoes Aug 22, 2020

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As you reach the end of the season, it's time to think about topping off your tomatoes and forcing ripening on the existing fruits! Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing.

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When to Plant for Fall Gardening Aug 21, 2020

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Fall is coming and it's a confusing time, as many gardeners don't know when to start seeds and plant them out. Here are some simple rules of thumb to go by. Learn More: How to Time Your Fall Planting Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing.

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