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Gardening
Looking to start a garden or grow more of your own food? You’re in the right place!
This gardening section of The Free Range Life is filled with practical, real-life tips for growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs—no matter your experience level.
Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to improve your harvests, you’ll find guides on seed starting, soil health, companion planting, pest control, and more.
These articles are designed to help you grow a thriving garden and take one more step toward food self-sufficiency. Browse below to explore all things gardening!
Gardening for Beginners: 11 Tips for a Successful Start
Gardening can sometimes seem like an overwhelming venture for those just starting out. So if this is your first year gardening- or if you are a beginner who was seriously overwhelmed last year- here are 11 tips for beginning gardeners to reduce wasted time, energy and resources as well as prevent getting in over your head.
Gardening For Beginners
Gardening for Beginners: 11 Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
5 Tips for Starting Seeds Successfully Indoors
Garden Spacing: How Far Apart Should Plants Be in Your Garden
23 Tomato Growing Mistakes Made by Beginning Gardeners
How to Grow Guides By Crop
Quick Start Guide to Growing Peppers in Your Garden
Everything You Need to Know About Growing Tomatoes
How to Grow Broccoli from Seed
How to Grow Lettuce from Seed in Your Vegetable Garden
How to Grow Watermelon in Your Garden
Growing Basil in Your Backyard Garden
The Ultimate Guide for Growing Squash in Your Garden
How to Grow Carrots from Seed
Companion Planting Guides by Crop
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Cucumbers
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Tomatoes
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Squash
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Cabbage
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Garlic
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Peppers
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Potatoes
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Basil
How to Control Pests Naturally
How to Control Cucumber Beetles Organically
7 Ways to Get Rid of Squash Bugs in Your Garden- Naturally!
How to Get Rid of Tomato Hornworms Naturally
How to Use Trap Crops to Deter Pests in the Vegetable Garden
Disease, Deficiencies, and Other Problems
How to Prevent Late Blight in Your Garden
Soil Nutrient Deficiencies and How to Fix Them
8 Simple Ways to Improve Your Garden Soil for Free
Most Common Seed Starting Problems- and How to Fix Them
All Gardening Articles
How to Save Echinacea Seeds For Next Year
Do you love planting echinacea in your flower garden? Never buy plants again by learning how to save echinacea seeds for next year!
How to Save Zinnia Seeds for Next Year
Do you love planting zinnias in your flower garden every year? Learn how to save zinnia seeds so you can plant more every year!
Best Basil Companion Plants for Your Backyard Garden
Are wondering what the best basil companion plants are for your garden? Here’s what you should plant with basil- and what should be kept away!
The Best Asparagus Companion Plants for Your Vegetable Garden
Do you love growing asparagus in your garden? Learn the best asparagus companion plants to get a better harvest with fewer pests and healthier plants!
How to Save Okra Seeds
Do you grow okra in your garden? Saving okra seeds is an easy way to save money on seeds. Learn now to save okra seeds for planting next year!
11 Easy, DIY Cucumber Trellis Ideas
Cucumbers grow better and stay healthier when grown vertically. Here are 11 cucumber trellis ideas to help you grow your best cucumber ever!
How to Grow Catnip From Seed
Catnip is an easy to grow herb that is perfect for beginners (and cat lovers!) Learn how to grow catnip from seed for your garden!
How Many Bell Peppers Per Plant Will Your Garden Produce?
How many bell peppers will one plant give you? Learn the average yield per pepper plant and how to increase the number of peppers per plant!
How to Fill a Raised Garden Bed for Cheap!
Raised beds are great in the garden but expensive to fill. Here’s how to fill a raised garden bed for cheap- so you can save money on soil!
How to Water Your Garden Correctly
Is your garden suffering because you don’t know how to water it? Learn how to water your garden, including the best time to water and how often to water!
Garden Spacing: How Far Apart Should Plants Be in Your Garden
When planting your garden spacing can be one of the hardest things to put into action. Learn the correct vegetable plant spacing for a healthier garden!