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Although cucumbers have sprawling vines, you can grow them in containers. The key is to choose a compact variety and train those vines up a trellis.
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Watch a video and read about how Carrie transformed the backyard of her new home into a thriving garden with Gardener's CedarLast raised beds and obelisk.
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Climbing plants climb in particular ways: some wrap, some adhere, and some curl. Learn to recognize which plants do what, so you can choose the right kind of trellis or support.
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Make the most of climbing plants by providing the right kind of support.
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Cukes are hot-weather plants, so plant when the soil is at least 65 degrees. In warm parts of the country you can put seeds directly into the ground; in short-season areas, you should start seedlings indoors a couple weeks before putting them out into the garden.
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If you want to grow flowers from seed, start with sweet peas. The large seeds are easy to manage and most varieties germinate readily.
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Gardener's Supply press releases and "In the News" features.
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The Green Thumb Awards, a program of the Direct Gardening Association, recognizes outstanding new plants and products. Each year, companies enter their best new products with the hopes of winning this prestigious award.
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Allegra DeAngelo Meet Allegra DeAngelo A LLEGRA DeAngelo is part of our network of nationwide testers. She gardens on her balcony in Queens, NY, and helps us understand the joys and challenges of small-space, urban gardening.
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To attract butterflies and other pollinators, simply plant flowers they love -- lots of them. The designs here feature blooms that are rich in color and nectar, ensuring that you will welcome dozens of beneficial insects -- especially butterflies.
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We asked kitchen garden expert Ellen Ecker Ogden to come up with planting plans for a couple of our Elevated Raised Beds. The results, both beautiful and delicious, are here.
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Peas are are one of the first things you can plant in the spring. With careful attention timing, you'll be harvesting in early summer.
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Meet the gardeners who make sure our products are the best.
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New to clematis? Learn how to grow this glorious flowering vine.
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How to build traditional Japanese garden structures with bamboo.
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Bring the "queen of climbers" up close by growing compact varieties in planters on your patio or deck.
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Using bamboo for attractive and functional structures in your garden.
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Seeds germinate fast when the soil is already nice and warm. For delicious, picture-perfect fall crops of spinach, lettuce, peas, kale and broccoli, late summer is the time to plant.
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Tips for making your backyard, porch, balcony or patio a little more private.
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The key tools are support grids, rings, metal linking stakes, bamboo stakes and poles. If you have a few of each kind on hand, you'll be ready for the season's challenges.
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Let this be the year that you carve a jack-o-lantern that you grew in your own backyard. Pumpkins are not difficult to grow even in raised beds.
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How to grow your own vegetables and keep your plants healthy and vigorous.
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How to successfully grow plants in containers -- indoors and out.
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If you are new to growing vegetables in containers, or have had limited success, here are a few tips to help you succeed.
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Spinach is a cool-weather crop. Plant seeds directly into the garden, four to six weeks before the last spring frost.
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Densely planted raised beds don't require as much weeding as regular garden beds. Shown here is our All-American Garden in late June.
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Pumpkins are long-season, heat-loving crops that can take 100 days to fully ripen. Cold-climate gardeners may want to start seeds indoors.
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Flower gardener and outdoor living expert Debra Prinzing says, "It seems like backyard gardeners are rediscovering cutting gardens. Thank goodness!"
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These tips and techniques from professional garden designer Kerry Ann Mendez will help you transform your landscape and create stunning, easy-care gardens.
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Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew and other melons are heat-loving plants. They need warm soil to thrive.
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Growing a small garden is like living in a small house: it is not as easy as it looks. Choose the right plants and you'll have a bountiful harvest.
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Learn how to create a vegetable garden that showcases the plants and invites exploration.
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Increase your harvest with succession planting! Regularly seeding and rotating your crops will extend your growing season and make the most of a small garden space.
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How to plant and grow peonies, one of the most carefree of all perennials
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When backyard beans are plentiful, use these recipes and techniques to ensure that you'll never tire of another harvest.
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I'm passionate about pickles. That's why caring for my cucumber crop tops my list of garden chores.
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Drinks made with just-picked herbs, fruit, and vegetables as flavorings and garnishes are the toast of the summer party season.
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How to grow fruits and berries in your own backyard.
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Learn about some of the members of our gardening community, including Gardener's Supply employee-owners, customers, and garden testers.
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By planting heirloom varieties, you can start a tradition of seed-saving in your garden. Start with a few selections from one of the founders of the Seed Savers Exchange.
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Discover the joys of growing veggies in raised garden beds. You can enjoy a plentiful harvest, even in the first year!