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Seed Starting for Beginners

April 25, 2026 Tom Papia

Get a head start on flavor! This guide to seed starting for beginners shows you exactly which vegetables to start indoors vs. outdoors for a high-impact kitchen garden.

Categories Kitchen Garden, Grow Your Own Flavor, Seasonal To-Dos Tags beginner gardening, garden planning, garden system, seed starting, spring garden prep
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Spring Garden Prep

April 18, 2026 Tom Papia

Spring garden prep does not have to be overwhelming. Stop the guesswork and start growing a high-yield kitchen garden.

Categories Kitchen Garden, Seasonal To-Dos Tags beginner gardening, garden planning, garden system, seasonal to-dos, spring garden prep
How To Overwinter Greens

How to Overwinter Greens

April 15, 2026April 6, 2026 Tom Papia

Learn how to overwinter greens like spinach and lettuce so you can harvest fresh vegetables weeks before spring planting. This simple gardening method works without a greenhouse and is perfect for beginner gardeners.

Categories Kitchen Garden, Seasonal To-Dos Tags beginner gardening, cool weather crops, gardening, greens, grow your own food, lettuce, Spinach
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My name is Tom. I am a food lover who has been cooking since I was a little kid. I am first generation Italian American. I have been cooking for about 30 years, dating back to the first time I helped my mom make Sunday dinner.
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