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Newbie Gardener Central

So, you want to grow a garden—you’ve come to the right place! And when we say “garden” we mean everything from a couple of pots on your balcony to a raised bed in the backyard or even a full-blown traditional in-ground garden.

Whether you’ve grown precisely zero plants before or are more of an advanced beginner looking to up your game, there’s no need to be nervous—we’ve got your back every step of the way. Ready to begin your growing journey? Just click on Step 1 below.

 

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Step 1: Pick Your Plants
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Step 2: Pick Your Garden Type
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Step 3: Pick Your Garden Location
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Step 4: Know When to Plant
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Step 5: Gather Your Tools
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Step 6: Plant Your Plants
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Step 7: Care for Your Container Garden
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Step 8: Care for Your Raised Bed Garden
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Step 9: Care for Your In-Ground Garden
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Step 10: Learn How & When to Harvest
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Step 11: Freeze Your Harvest
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Step 12: Dry Your Harvest
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Step 13: Can Your Harvest
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Step 14: Put Your Garden to Bed for Winter

 

 

 

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