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Tomato time! What’s your favorite variety?

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Maryland Grows

I think it is safe to say that it is officially tomato season in Maryland! For people that do not grow their own tomatoes, many visit local farmers markets, roadside stands, or grocery stores to purchase these delicious treats. How are you getting…

Welcome to The Learning Garden, Maryland State Fairgrounds

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Maryland Grows

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The first thing I noticed about the garden was its verticality. Going vertical is a way to gain space in the garden, and it’s a favorite trick of mine in my own garden. The garden I was admiring, though, wasn’t…

Weeds are a challenge, even in a raised bed garden

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Maryland Grows

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In the bottom two middle squares of my raised bed garden, the spinach and leaf lettuce is growing from last month, but now it appears like there are some unwanted plants as well — weeds! In just a few short…

Planting in my new raised bed: potatoes, onions, and more

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Maryland Grows

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Everything is greening up and it is officially my favorite time of the year! We are planting potatoes, onion sets, spinach seeds, and lettuce seeds in our raised bed this month. There have been a lot of posts on social…

Building a Raised Bed – A Family Adventure

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Maryland Grows

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The snow is finally melting here in Garrett County and spring is getting warmer every day. My husband, Josh, had a few hours to help me build our new raised bed on Saturday. Some of you may have read my…

Seed starting and soil testing: a Master Gardener outlines his spring gardening progress

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Maryland Grows

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In mid-February, I started my Gypsy, Monty, and Green Magic broccoli, Snow Crown cauliflower, Lacinato kale, several types of lettuce, and some Big Blue salvia. Italian flat-leaf parsley was started in mid-January. Most of these transplants will be planted in…

Planning and budgeting for a new raised bed garden

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Maryland Grows

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Even though it is snowing again today, I am dreaming of gardening season and I am working on a budget for a new raised bed garden that will be 8’ x 4’ x 12”. I have always grown vegetables in…

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Tomato time! What’s your favorite variety?

Welcome to The Learning Garden, Maryland State Fairgrounds

Weeds are a challenge, even in a raised bed garden

Planting in my new raised bed: potatoes, onions, and more

Building a Raised Bed – A Family Adventure

Seed starting and soil testing: a Master Gardener outlines his spring gardening progress

Planning and budgeting for a new raised bed garden

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