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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
The Best Okra Companion Plants for Your Vegetable Garden
Do you love growing okra in your vegetable garden? Learn the best okra companion plants to get a better harvest with fewer pests and healthier plants! Companion planting is more than just repelling pests in the garden- it's a way of planning and planting your garden...
Soil Nutrient Deficiencies and How to Fix Them
Is your garden not growing like it should be? Maybe it’s your soil! Here are some of the most common soil nutrient deficiencies- and how to fix them!
18 Easy Plants to Grow Inside During the Winter
Tired of only having fresh produce during the growing season? Here are more than 18 plants to grow inside during the winter for fresh food all year long!
How to Grow Carrots from Seed- Everything You Need to Know!
Ready to try growing root vegetables? Learn how to grow carrots from seed in your vegetable garden for a continual harvest all year long!
9 Types of Summer Squash to Grow This Year
So you love summer squash- either to grow or eat? Try out one of these 8 types of summer squash- from bush marrow to zucchini!
15 Common Edible Weeds You Probably Have in Your Yard
Edible weeds are a great way to increase the foods you grow- and consume- without any additional work on your part. Here’s a list of 15 edible weeds to try!
How to Harden Off Plants Before Transplanting to the Garden
Are you ready to plant your crops in the garden? Learn how to harden off plants before transplanting them to ensure a healthy transition to ouside life.
How to Get Rid of Tomato Hornworms Naturally
Are caterpillars eating all your tomatoes? Learn how to get rid of tomato hornworms in your organic vegetable garden with out using any chemicals!
Gardening for Beginners: 11 Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
Are you a beginning gardener? Here are 11 gardening mistakes commonly made by beginners- so you can avoid them and grow a better garden!
9 Beneficial Insects for Your Garden + How to Attract Them
Is your garden overrun with pests? Learn about 9 beneficial insects for pest control plus how to attract them to your garden!
#1 Way to Control Flea Beetles in the Organic Garden
Flea beetles are a garden pest that affects crops such as eggplant and brassicas. Here’s how to control and get rid of flea beetles naturally!