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The Truth Behind Companion Planting

In my early gardening years, I came across the term Companion Planting too many times, to the point I thought it was an essential gardening practice. But when I was going through the chart, I got confused. So here is the truth behind companion planting. What is companion planting? According to the dictionary, companion planting …

How to Grow Lettuce in Central Texas?

Learn how to grow lettuce in Central Texas or any other region with mild winters. This post curates all the tips and tricks collected over the years. When to grow lettuce in Central Texas? Lettuce is a cool-season crop that thrives in temperatures 75F (25C) and below. If the weather is warmer, it tends to …