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101 How-Tos From Joe Lamp'l

1. 31. How to Grow Pole and Bush Beans

   

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   Beans are one of the easiest crops to grow, making them a favorite in vegetable gardens all across the country.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

2. 32. Build an Easy Trellis for Tomatoes

   

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   This simple trellis is an easy way to support tomato plants.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 33. How to Grow Tomatoes from Transplants

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   Tomatoes are popular garden additions because they are delicious, nutritious and so easy to grow.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 34. How to Build a Compost Bin

   

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   Composting is not only good for the planet, it’s good for the plants. It's good for the wallet, too. Here's how to build your own...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 35. How to Assemble a Compost Tumbler

   

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   Compost is the secret to a thriving garden. Purchasing a compost tumbler kit speeds up compost production while making assembly a breez...

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 36. How to Plant and Grow Sweet Potatoes

   

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   Sweet potatoes come in two forms: vining and bush varieties. Both types thrive in the hot summer sun and are relatively easy to grow.

   Time:

   Month

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

7. 37. How to Make a Container Theme Garden

   

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   Container gardens are an easy way to garden on a small scale.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 38. How to Build a Trellis for Growing Peas

   

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   Plants that are trellised have a higher yield than those not trellised.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 39. How to Grow Watermelon

   

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   Who doesn’t love watermelon? This popular summer fruit is not that difficult to grow given the right conditions.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 40. How to Harvest Seeds

    

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    Rather than buying new seed every year, harvesting your own seed is cheap and easy to do.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $1 to $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy