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Digging in the dirt was my favorite pastime as a kid—long before I knew anything about botany or soil pH. My grandmother’s garden in rural Ohio taught me that plants don’t just grow; they thrive with a little patience and a lot of curiosity.
Now, I’m here to share the lessons I’ve learned over years of planting, pruning, and occasionally cursing at pests—tips that turn even the greenest thumb into a gardener.
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