The Keep Growing Podcast: Recent Episodes
John Morgan
Gardening can be a challenge for beginners. We’re here to help you learn the basics, get creative, and keep growing! Let's garden to victory!
Today we’re diving into the essential gardening tasks to tackle in October 2025. The leaves are falling, the air is crisp, and it’s the perfect time to prep your garden for a restful winter and a vibrant spring. We’ve got a packed episode covering fall garden cleanup, composting, cover crops, planting spring bulbs, mowing your lawn for the last time, and doing a soil test.Episode Notes and Transcript:
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This is our Week 40 episode, covering September 17th to October 3rd. We’ve got some timely gardening tasks, a look at the lunar calendar, and a weather forecast to help you plan your week. Plus, I’ve got an important update about the podcast schedule as we move into the cooler months. Transcript and Notes: https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing
This week, we’ve got a full lineup of gardening tasks, celestial events, and a weather update for the Mid-Ohio Valley to keep your garden thriving.Transcript and Notes: https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing
Fall is creeping in, folks, but nature's still cranking up the heat. Let's dive right in with the weather forecast, then we'll hit our lunar tips, gardening tasks for the week, and a special alert on something impacting our local wildlife.Show Notes and Transcript: https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing
We’ve got a packed week of gardening tasks, a full moon to guide us, and a weather forecast to keep us growing. Plus, I’ll share some exciting news about where I’m headed this week.Transcript and Show Notes:
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We’ve got a packed lineup of tasks to keep your garden thriving as we transition into fall. Plus, we’ll check in on the weather and lunar cycles to help you plan. So, grab your trowel, and let’s dig in!
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We're talking about the period from August 23rd to August 29th—a time when summer starts to wind down, and we shift our focus toward those cool-season crops that will keep our gardens thriving into fall. Show Notes and Transcript: https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing
Today we're diving into Week 34 of 2025, covering August 16th through the 22nd. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just starting out, we've got the key tasks, lunar insights, and weather updates to keep your plot thriving.Notes and Transcript: https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing
We're diving into Week 33 of our gardening calendar for the Mid-Ohio Valley, covering August 9th through the 15th. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just starting out, we've got your weekly tips to keep your garden thriving. Transcript and Show Notes: https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing
It’s Week 32 of 2025, covering August 2nd through August 8th, and we’ve got a packed episode for you today. We’re diving into planting fall crops, tackling downy mildew, and keeping those pesky broadleaf lawn weeds in check. Plus—big news! After a few pre-recorded episodes, I’m back to recording the night before the episode drops starting next week, which means the gardening weather forecast is making its triumphant return. Stay tuned for that. Let’s get growing!Transcript and More: https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing
It’s Week 31 of 2025, spanning July 26th to August 1st, and we’re deep in the heart of summer. The sun’s blazing, the plants are pumping, and there’s plenty to do in the garden. Today, we’re talking about planting seed beets and why deep watering is your best friend as we head into late summer. Plus, we’ve got a lunar gardening tip for the First Quarter Moon on August 1st. So, grab your trowel, and let’s get growing!Episode Transcript and More: https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing
It’s Week 30 of 2025, covering July 19th to July 25th, and we’ve got a packed episode full of tips to keep your garden flourishing in the midsummer heat. Plus, we’ve got a New Moon coming up on Thursday, July 24th, so stick around for some lunar planting advice. Let’s dive in!Full Transcript and More: https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing
This is Week 29 of 2025, covering July 12th through July 18th, and we’ve got a packed episode to keep your garden thriving. From summer squash to fall prep, we’re diving into what you need to do this week. Plus, some exciting updates and a big shout-out to some talented gardeners. Let’s get growing!Full Transcript and Notes: https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing
We’ve got a packed episode today with practical gardening tips to keep your garden thriving as we move deeper into summer. Plus, I’ll share the weather forecast to help you plan your week and a quick closing note about the next few episodes.
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We’re here to guide you through another week of gardening goodness here in the Mid-Ohio Valley. It’s Week 27 of 2025, covering June 28th to July 4th, and we’ve got a packed lineup of tasks to keep your garden thriving. Plus, we’ll dive into the weather forecast and lunar planting tips to help you make the most of this week. So, grab your trowel, and let’s get growing!Show Notes and Transcript: https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing
We’ve got a packed episode today with practical gardening tips, a lunar planting cue, and a heads-up about some serious weather in the forecast. So, grab your trowel, and let’s dig in!
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We’ve got a packed lineup of gardening tasks, a nod to the Summer Equinox, a shoutout to West Virginia Day, and a heads-up on that Last Quarter Moon. Plus, we’ll break down the weather forecast to keep your plants thriving. So grab your trowel, and let’s get growing!
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We’ve got a packed episode with gardening tasks, weather updates, a lunar planting tip, and a special shout-out to a sale at Bob’s. So grab your trowel, and let’s get growing!
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Today we’re diving into Week 23, covering June 1st through 8th. We’ve got a packed planting schedule, some key gardening tasks, and a heads-up on the weather to keep your crops thriving. So, grab your trowel, and let’s get growing!
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This week, we’re diving into a special blend of history andhorticulture. We’ll start with a nod to the past, as I share audio from Thursday’s bicentennial celebration of General Lafayette’s visit to Gallipolis, Ohio, back in 1825. Then, we’ll roll up our sleeves for the gardening tasks for Week 22, May 24th to 30th, and take a look at the weather forecast for the Mid-Ohio Valley. Plus, we’ve got a hot deal from Bob’s Market to close out the show. So, grab your trowel, and let’s get growing!
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Spring is buzzing—literally—and we’ve got a packed list of garden tasks, a lunar note, a historical event, and a special heads-up about some noisy visitors in the region. Let’s get growing!
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It’s a busy time in the garden, folks, and we’ve got a lot to talk about—planting, transplanting, harvesting, and a special shout-out to a big event and an even bigger birthday. Let’s get growing!
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Welcome back, growers, to The Keep Growing Podcast! I’m your host, John Morgan, and we’re diving into Week 19, covering May 3rd to 9th. Spring is in full swing, and there’s plenty to do in the garden this week. So, grab your trowel, and let’s get to it! Full transcript: https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing
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In this week's episode of the podcast we take a look at the gardening week ahead with tasks and tips for the week ahead.
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In this episode we take a look at the gardening week ahead for the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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Today we’re diving into this week’s highlights —April 5th through April 11th, 2025. Spring is in full swing, and there’s plenty to plant and explore as we roll through this week.Show notes and Transcript at https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing
In this episode, we’re diving into March gardening in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Picture this: it’s February 28, 2025, as I record this, and spring is just around the corner. Whether you’re in Marietta, Huntington, or anywhere in between, March is when we shake off winter and get those gardens buzzing.
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In this episode we take a look at gardening tasks for February and do a deep dive into the basics of tree pruning.
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In this month's episode we dig into ideas to help you plan your garden.
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In this episode we take a look at caring for houseplants during the winter months.
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During the growing season we do a weekly update, but now that we’re heading into winter, you can expect a monthly update … maybe more. I’ll be checking in with winter gardening tasks and also digging a bit deeper into other off-season topics.
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In this episode we take a look at tasks you can do in October to get you garden ready for the upcoming winter.
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As fall approaches now is the time to prepare for winter, bring plants inside, and keep growing.
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In this week's episode we take a look at the gardening week ahead and dig a bit deeper into how to harvest pumpkins.
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A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.
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This week we're still in the midst of a severe drought, but also, looking ahead to Spring, now is the time to order bulbs.
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I was on the Facebooks the other day and saw an updated drought map. Most of our listening area is now in the extreme drought zone. It is dry … and HOT!
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This week we have some cooler temperatures and the perfect time to plant turnips.
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Welcome to this week’s episode of the Keep Growing Podcast where we take a look at the gardening week ahead for the Mid-Ohio Valley. This week we’re covering week 33 of 2024, Saturday August 10th to Saturday, August 17th.
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In this week's episode of the podcast we take a look at the gardening week ahead for the Mid-Ohio Valley and announce the return of Bob's LIVE.
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In this week's episode of The Keep Growing Podcast, we take a look at the growing conditions for the Mid-Ohio Valley. We also take a look at the optimal time to plant snow peas for a fall harvest.
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In this week’s episode of The Keep Growing Podcast we take a look at the forecast and gardening week ahead for the Mid-Ohio Valley. This week we’re covering week 30 of 2024. Saturday, July 20th to Saturday, July 27th.
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Each week we take a look at the forecast and gardening tasks for the Mid-Ohio Valley. For a full transcript and show notes visit bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing
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Week 24/2024 Gardening Guide for Saturday, June 8th to Saturday, June 15th for the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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Join us each week for a look at the gardening forecast for the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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The Keep Growing Podcast where we take a look a the weather forecast and gardening tasks each week for the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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In this episode we take a look at the weather and gardening guide for May 18th to the 25th for the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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In this week's episode we take a look at the gardening week ahead and also cover some quick tips for watering your plants.
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In this week's episode we dig a bit deeper into our new direction, and we also take a look at the gardening week head for the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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This year on The Keep Growing Podcast we're going to try something different. Join us each Saturday morning for a look at the gardening week ahead. We're going to tailor our episodes to the Mid-Ohio Valley where most of customers are located.
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In this episode, I want to talk about something near and dear to my heart, plant taxonomy. Wait! Don’t go! I know science stuff can be boring, but there’s a fun side to plant taxonomy. It can even be a bit of an art, and that’s pressing plants.
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In this episode of the Keep Growing Podcast, we’re going to defrost, venture outside, and get to work in the garden.
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In this episode we’re going to take a look at hydroponic gardening. We’ll consider the basic concepts of hydroponic gardening, its benefits, and how to get started.
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In this episode we’re going to change things up because we just had a special week in our industry. It was Green Career Week, an event sponsored by Seed Your Future.
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In this episode we're going to take our garden journals and map out a plan for our gardens. Plan your work and work your plan. From short term projects to years long gardening quests, you're going to need a plan.
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In this episode, I want to start thinking about planning for spring. At the time of recording, it is early February, and now is the time to start looking ahead to warmer days, doodling garden plans, and ordering seed. Organizing your gardening plans and keeping track of your garden's progress is important. That's where garden journals come in.
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In this episode we take a look at the somewhat dark history of West Virginia's forests. Then we learn what is being done to preserve the botanical heritage of Appalachia by visiting United Plant Savers, a medicinal plant sanctuary in Rutland, OH.
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Are you certifiable? Wild? ... In this episode we look at growing a meadow garden and also how to certify your property as a wildlife habitat.
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Over the last couple years we saw a huge influx of new gardeners that wanted to grow veggies, preserve their harvest, and turn their backyards into a little paradise. 2023 is going to take those new-found gardening skills and attitude of self-reliance to a whole new level. Basically, the training wheels are off, and your imagination is the limit.
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In this episode we address the elephant in the room. What happened to The Keep Growing Podcast after it disappeared in 2020. From covid to hackers, it's been an exciting couple of years at Bob's Market & Greenhouses. Now that things have somewhat returned to normal, it's time to roll up our sleeves, break ground on some new episodes, and ... keep growing!
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The last time I uploaded a podcast episode was June, 2020. It's a long story. We'll get into all the details in our next episode. Join us every other week this winter as we ... Keep Growing!Learn More: BobsMarket.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepgrowing/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepgrowing/support
In our last episode, we covered planting our Victory Garden. Now it's time to nurture it into a productive space that will produce an abundance of healthy food. Way back at the beginning of the lockdown, I had the pleasure of chatting with Stephanie Rose about her newest book, Garden Alchemy. It is an awesome book because all of the techniques in the book use items readily available at home.
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In this episode it is time to plant your Victory Garden. In this episode we'll look at the basics of planting seeds and transplants. ... Also, achoo! We talk about gardening with allergies.
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Planning is perhaps one of the most important aspects of gardening. Whether your planning a veggie garden or the landscaping around your house, it all starts with a plan. A good place to start is with a manual. In 1943, the founder of the National Garden Bureau, James H. Burdett, published The Victory Garden Manual. In this episode of the podcast, we meet Diane Blazek, Executive Director of NGB.
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In this episode we’re digging into Victory Garden to get the ground ready for battle. Choose your weapon whether it is a shovel, rototiller, or even a bale of straw. … A bale of straw? … Let’s dig for victory!
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To help you be a little more self-sufficient this season, we’re going to be covering a crash course in gardening here on the podcast. All you’ll need are minimal tools and a patch of land to get started. We’re going to go old school with a Victory Garden.
If you’re ready to face the challenge of growing a Victory Garden with us this summer download the printable certificate inspired by wartime Victory Garden certificates in our show notes. Put it in your window or laminate it for display in your garden. Challenge your neighbors to grow a Victory Garden too!! Be sure to share your certificate photos with us on social media.
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We are at war. The enemy is invisible, and we know the best way to fight it is to stay home. It’s extremely hard, we’re all wading into the unknown together … apart. We do know that lives and livelihoods are at stake. There is one thing we can all do to help, and that is grow your own garden. Like our grandparents, it’s time to grow a Victory Garden! Subscribe at https://bobsmarket.com/keepgrowing
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Poinsettias are a plant that is synonymous with Christmas, but how did a Mexican plant become popular in the US? Are they poisonous? How do you care for them? We explore these questions and more in this episode.
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Christmas is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a Christmas tree. In this episode we look at tips for choosing the perfect tree and how to care for it. We also tackle some myths and misunderstandings when it comes to cut trees. Find our show notes here. Discuss the episode on our subreddit. Music by Silent Partner ©2019 Bob's Market and Greenhouses, Inc.
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Winter is coming. Its icy grasp has claimed the tender plants of summer. Now is the time to get your garden ready for its long winter nap, put tools away, and yearn for warmer days.
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Fall is here, but that doesn’t mean you need to abandon your landscape and retreat indoors until spring. There’s a whole selection of beautiful fall annuals and vegetables that are frost tolerant. There’s also a wide variety of plants that offer those quintessential fall colors. Let’s do a chard shot and … keep growing!
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Join us for the second half of Season 2 of the Keep Growing Podcast.
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Join us this Fall as we continue season 2 and Keep Growing!
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Compost is one of the essential skills that all gardeners should add to their tool belt. While composting is pretty easy, there are some things to consider that will give you an optimal result. Let’s go green with our browns and wet our plants!
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Our guest in this episode describes it “as a site with more plants and/or land than one person can care for sanely. A gardener and garden gone wild, out of control.” With many families embracing the philosophy of modern homesteading and self-sufficiency, I think many people have farmdens, but just didn’t have a word for it.
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Once relegated to your grandmother’s windowsill, succulents have seen a resurgence in popularity over the last few years as houseplants, in general, have seen a boost in popularity.
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Straw bale gardening is one of the simplest and most intuitive gardening methods I've come across. In this episode we meet Joel Karsten, inventor of straw bale gardening.
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Brie has fine-tuned her signature design technique of Foodscaping, a sustainable landscape practice that embraces beauty and bounty. Aiming to change the way landscapes are designed and managed, Brie encourages everyone to "think outside of the box." Learn how pairing edibles in a traditional ornamental landscape increases bio-diversity and adds purpose to everyday spaces.
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In this episode I preview the upcoming season and take a look at current gardening trends. I also explore meadow gardens as I share my own attempt at building a pollinator paradise.
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The smell of freshly tilled soil as much as the smell of freshly baked cookies brings to my mind a flood of memories.
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Like Luke in the swamps of Dagobah, in this episode we get a crash course in prepping your garden.
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In previous episodes we have talked about some of the key concepts for growing plants. Now it’s time to get your hands dirty. Growing plants is a huge hobby with tons of options. Where do you start?
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When it comes to watering plants, there’s really only three options - too much, too little, or just right … but there’s the rub. Just like with light and temperature requirements, all plants are different. Some plants, like succulents, can get by with pretty dry soil and some aquatic plants literally live in water. There’s a whole spectrum of water needs in between.
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In this episode we’re going to take a look at probably one of the most important aspects of gardening. Previously, we discussed lighting and how your climate effect the types of plants you can grow in your landscape or garden. Now we’re getting into actually caring for your plants, and the biggest aspect of growing plants is feeding them. As with the previous topics, all plants are different, and they have different nutritional requirements.
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Your local climate plays an important role in what plants you can grow. It might also effects whether a plant can be grown as a perennial or annual. In this episode, we explore what those terms mean and how it effects your garden.
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Light is essential for all life on Earth. Without the fusion energy of our Sun and photosynthesis, the Earth would be a lifeless rock. When it comes to growing plants, choosing the right plants for your lighting conditions is one of the most important things to consider.
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In this episode, we explore the basic science behind seeds. We’ll also hear from April Shelhon at Botanical Interests about how the seeds you find in packets at the store get there, and she’ll also share some tips on starting seeds at home.
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Soil is one of the keys to growing great plants. Sure they need water and light, but without soil most plants would die. In the Bible man was made of the dust of the Earth. We are composed 100% of material that came from a plant or something that ate a plant … and those plants came from soil.
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Join me, John Morgan, every two weeks during the summer as I explore the basics of gardening.
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Gardening is fun and rewarding, but it can be a challenge for beginners. We’re here to help you learn the basics, get creative, and keep growing!
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