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Vegetable plants need water to survive and thrive, but Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate. Here are my eight best tips for watering your garden like a pro to ensure maximum production throughout the hot summer.
I'm unleashing my inner farmer in suburbia, and you can, too! I'm a recovering attorney and freelance writer who lives in a fancy suburban subdivision in Iowa. It's the kind of place where everyone has lawn services and cleaning ladies. But not me! I'm steadfastly replacing my manicured lawn with raised beds and compost piles. In that great sheltered spot under the back deck (where most of my neighbors have their hot tubs), I have a chicken pen. My kitchen is always a mess because I'm constantly cooking up new ways to use my fresh produce. My neighbors think I'm crazy. But they never turn down a home-cooked meal, a bag of fresh garden veggies, or a carton of eggs.
