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Pest Control for Tomato Plants: A Homesteader’s Guide to Healthy Harvests
If you’ve ever grown tomatoes, you know the struggle is real—just when those vines are bursting with green promise, something sneaky moves in to chew, suck, or bore its way through your crop. The good news? With the right mix of prevention, observation, and eco-friendly remedies, you can keep your tomato plants strong and pest-free…
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Starting Your Garden
If you’re just diving into urban homesteading, my number-one tip is: start small. Really, really small. Pick a few easy-to-grow plants that give you quick wins—things that make you want to high-five yourself in the garden. I usually suggest juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, tender green beans, and herbs with a big punch, like basil or…
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5 Beginner-Friendly Gardening Tips for Your Backyard
When you’re just getting started, one of the best beginner-friendly backyard gardening tips is to keep things simple and manageable. There’s no need to transform your yard into a full-scale homestead on day one. Begin with a single raised bed or even a few container pots. This lets you learn the basics—soil, sunlight, watering, spacing—without…
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