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6/3/2026

Crop Rotation for the Small Garden: Group Your Plants and Move Them Around

Crop rotation is one of the simplest ways to keep your garden healthy without chemicals. Learn how to group vegetables by family, divide your garden into beds, and rotate them each year to prevent pests, disease, and nutrient depletion.

Beginner Crop Rotation Gardening Home Garden Homesteading Self-Reliance Soil Health Vegetable Garden Zone 7a

6/1/2026

Sweet Potatoes for the Home Garden: Grow Your Own Slips and Feed Your Family All Winter

Sweet potatoes are one of the most rewarding home garden crops if you know how to start them. This guide walks through sprouting your own slips from a grocery store tuber, planting, tending, and harvesting enough to store for months.

Beginner Food Production Gardening Home Garden Homesteading Root Vegetables Sweet Potatoes Zone 7a