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Garden Tech
Tools, systems, and tech that help your family grow more food with less effort.
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Winter Is Coming for Your Garden Hoses (Here's How to Not Ruin Them)
Winterizing your garden irrigation before the first freeze saves you hundreds in replacements. Here's exactly what to do before cold sets in.
Indoor Grow Lights Confused Me for Years (Until I Learned These Four Rules)
Stop guessing which grow light is right for your indoor food garden. These four practical rules help you choose, position, and run lights that actually work.
Compost Bins Smell Bad and Attract Pests (You're Probably Making These Mistakes)
A smelly or pest-ridden compost bin is fixable. Here's how to troubleshoot common composting mistakes and get rich, usable compost fast.
Drip Irrigation for Raised Beds: Set It Up for Under $50
A simple drip irrigation setup keeps your raised bed vegetables watered all summer without daily effort. Here's exactly how to build one cheaply.
Rain Barrels Pay for Themselves in One Summer (Here's How to Set One Up)
Rain barrels cut your water bill and keep vegetables growing through dry spells. Here's how to set one up the right way in a small garden.
Cold Frame Construction: Build One This Weekend for Year-Round Harvests
Build a simple cold frame this weekend to extend your growing season and harvest fresh vegetables through winter in any backyard.
Your Vertical Garden Needs a Watering System That Actually Works
Stop hand-watering your vertical garden daily. Here's how to set up irrigation that keeps every plant happy without constant maintenance.