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  • Smart fertilizer use: Vegetable gardens begin with soil management plan

    Published on March 10, 2025
    A healthy soil is vital for a successful vegetable garden.

  • Planting a Smart Vegetable Garden

    Published on December 21, 2023
    Considering which vegetables you like, how much space you have for them and how you'll meet their growing requirements will help you achieve a rewarding harvest.

  • Smart Gardening: Integrated pest management in vegetable gardens

    Published on January 16, 2020
    Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an integral part of a smart garden.

  • Smart Gardening: Pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit

    Published on October 1, 2018
    Smart Gardening tip sheet on pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit

  • Smart watering in the vegetable garden

    Published on May 16, 2016
    Smart gardeners know managing water in a home vegetable garden not only conserves water resources, but will also lead to healthy plants and improved productivity.

  • Preparing the smart vegetable garden

    Published on May 16, 2016
    Productive vegetable gardens are based on a strong foundation, and that foundation is the soil.

  • Smart Gardening: Choosing a smart site for your vegetable garden

    Published on May 12, 2016
    Smart Gardening tip sheet on choosing a smart site for your vegetable garden.

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