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Can Pumpkins Grow Vertically? Let’s Find Out About Climbing Pumpkins!

Can Pumpkins Grow Vertically? Let’s Find Out About Climbing Pumpkins!

We love to raise a patch of pumpkins each year. They are fun to grow, and give a lot of pleasure to our grandchildren in the fall. For most of us, space for growing vegetables is limited….

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Parsley Cold Tolerance: Will My Plants Cope With Winter Temperatures

Parsley Cold Tolerance: Will My Plants Cope With Winter Temperatures

Parsley is one of my favorite herbs. We use it in our family risotto recipe, and many other dishes. My rabbits love it too and we grow a lot of it. We have some in our herb…

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Is It OK To Cut Dead Leaves Off A Banana Plant?

Is It OK To Cut Dead Leaves Off A Banana Plant?

Is it OK to cut dead leaves off a banana plant? Removing dead leaves from a banana plant encourages new growth. But considering banana plants growing outdoors can reach anywhere from 20 to 40 feet, be prepared…

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Do Pumpkins Need A Lot Of Water?

Do Pumpkins Need A Lot Of Water?

Do pumpkins need a lot of water, or can they tolerate a bit of drought? Pumpkins are 70-90% water, so unsurprisingly the growing vines need a lot of watering. In fact when I calculated exactly how much…

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Growing Pumpkins In A Pot – Tips And Techniques

Growing Pumpkins In A Pot – Tips And Techniques

If you are short on space in your veg beds, you may be tempted to grow your pumpkins in a large pot instead. Some pumpkin varieties will thrive in a pot provided you keep them evenly watered…

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Pumpkin Leaves Turning Yellow

Pumpkin Leaves Turning Yellow

Welcome to our complete guide to what causes pumpkin leaves to turn yellow, when yellow pumpkin leaves mean a big problem for the plant, and how to treat vines with yellow foliage. Pumpkin leaves turning yellow could…

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Why Do I Have Pumpkin Plant Flowers But No Fruit?

Why Do I Have Pumpkin Plant Flowers But No Fruit?

Growing pumpkin plant flowers but no fruit is seriously disappointing. Huge green leaves and yellow flowers have such promise, yet there are no pumpkins to be seen. There are a number of reasons why this happens. The…

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Tomato Plant Leaves Turning White

Tomato Plant Leaves Turning White

The most common causes of tomato plant leaves turning white are damage caused by overexposure to the sun, especially in young plants. Sun scorching is irreversible, but some other causes of white spots on tomato leaves can…

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Watermelon vs Pumpkin Leaves: A Tale Of Two Vines

Watermelon vs Pumpkin Leaves: A Tale Of Two Vines

Watermelon plants and pumpkin plants look very similar at first glance. They are both large vines with long stems and large leaves. And the secret to telling them apart lies in those leaves. Watermelon Vs Pumpkin Leaves…

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When To Transplant Tomato Seedlings

When To Transplant Tomato Seedlings

Welcome to my complete guide to transplanting tomato plants from seed tray to pot, and from that pot to their final home. I’ve been growing tomatoes both outdoors and in my greenhouse for many years now, and…

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