AgroThrive Learning Resources – Page 9

How to Grow Your Own Potatoes – Part 1

An article by Travis Key from Lazy Dog FarmPotatoes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow in the backyard garden. They’re also tons of fun to grow and a great way to involve the whole family in the process of growing your...

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Summer Squash Growing Tips

An article by Travis Key from Lazy Dog FarmSummer Squash are some of the easiest vegetables to grow in a backyard garden, and it only takes a few plants to have an abundance of production. We use the term “summer squash” to broadly...

Choosing the Right Tomato Variety for Your Garden

An article by Travis Key from Lazy Dog FarmTomatoes are by far the most popular vegetable grown in backyard gardens across the country. The flavor of a homegrown tomato is significantly better than what you can find in a chain grocery store. However,...

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Seed Starting Tips for Growing Your Own Transplants

An article by Travis Key from Lazy Dog FarmOur previous blog provided a comprehensive list of the vegetables that perform better when transplanted versus the vegetables that should be direct-seeded in your backyard garden. On this blog, I wanted to discuss some basic tips...

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Granular vs. Liquid Fertilizers: Which is Best for a Backyard Garden?

An article by Travis Key from Lazy Dog FarmUnless you have some incredibly fertile soil in your backyard, you’re probably going to have to supplement your vegetable plants with fertilizer to get them to grow to their full potential. Where we live in...