Beginner Gardening Tips
Not everyone who loves gardening knows where to start. This page shares tips, tricks and fun facts that will get you on your way to creating the garden you want to see!
Garden Terms & Fun Facts
Collective Nouns for Produce
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We all are familiar with certain terms to refer to a group of organisms. For example, crows are a murder and a group of fish is a school, but what about the fruits and veggies we grow? Here are two links that list some collective nouns for various produce. So from now on you might try calling a bunch of bananas a "hand" or maybe your fresh picked tomatoes a "clutch"...
Helpful Links for All Things Community Garden!
USDA Hardiness Map:
https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/
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UMD Extension Planting Calendar:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/vegetable-planting-calendar
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Companion Planting Guide:
https://www.almanac.com/companion-planting-guide-vegetables
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Vegetable Container Gardening:
https://www.thespruce.com/vegetable-container-gardening-for-beginners-848161
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Square Foot Gardening:
https://gardenerspath.com/how-to/design/guide-to-square-foot-gardening/