Ramon Gonzalez
Ramon, better known in gardening circles as MrBrownThumb, is a garden blogging pioneer and author of the popular MrBrownThumb garden blog. He’s a garden speaker, workshop facilitator, community builder, garden educator, and seed saver. He’s written for print publications like the Chicago Tribune, Chicagoland Gardening Magazine, and websites such as TreeHugger and Mother Nature Network.
Don't neglect these important garden chores this month! Use this handy to-do list to ensure you're setting yourself up for a successful summer harvest.
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Smart gardening in March can really set the tone for a successful spring garden. Use this helpful list of March gardening chores to stay on track this season.
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There is nothing quite as rewarding as growing strawberries that melt-in-your-mouth — store-bought fruit just doesn't compare! Follow these guidelines for guaranteed success with homegrown strawberries.
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Dreaming of growing delicious carrots for roasting, soups, and salads? It's easier than you might think to grow a good bounty of carrots you will actually be happy to pull out of the soil. See our guide to growing carrots for tips to ensure success every time.
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Add interesting colors, shapes and textures to your outdoor space with these inspiring foliage gardens that are so gorgeous you won't even miss the flowers.
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Get essential tips for growing perfect peonies, from how to plant and transport to preventing disease.
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Discover the best ways to kill weeds in lawns, garden beds and pathways.
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Got mulch? You should! It is the easiest way to cut down the amount of weeds that grow in your garden, and the best way to lessen how much water you use in your landscape. Discover the different types of mulch available and decide which is the best mulch for your garden here.
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Want to start a garden, but didn't start seeds indoors this spring? You can still start a garden today by direct sowing seeds. Here are 20 of the easiest vegetable seeds you can direct sow right in your garden right now.
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Improve the overall health of your plants with this simple, all-natural recipe for compost tea, the BEST liquid fertilizer.
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