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Harvest to Table: A Guide to Garden Food Preservation

Harvest to Table: A Guide to Garden Food Preservation

Unlock the secrets to preserving your garden's harvest and enjoy it year-round. Learn effective methods of garden food preservation and savor the flavors... Continue >>>

An Urban Gardener’s Guide to Finding the Best Organic Fertilizer

An Urban Gardener’s Guide to Finding the Best Organic Fertilizer

IFA gardening experts rate the best organic fertilizer for tomatoes, vegetables, lawns, fruit trees, roses and all-purpose lawn and garden needs. Continue >>>

From Fresh to Forever: How to Freeze Dry Food at Home

From Fresh to Forever: How to Freeze Dry Food at Home

Do you want to enjoy the fruits, vegetables and herbs from your garden for years to come? Keep reading to learn how to freeze dry food at home! Continue >>>

Backyard Fruit Trees 101 for Intermountain West Growers

Backyard Fruit Trees 101 for Intermountain West Growers

Grow your own apples, cherries, peaches and nectarines for farm-to-table nutrition. Here's how to pick and care for backyard fruit trees. Continue >>>

3 Reasons To Keep Your Yard Tools Sharp

3 Reasons To Keep Your Yard Tools Sharp

Yard tool sharpening is an important part of yard maintenance. Learn why dull blades and tools can be a problem for more than just your tools. Continue >>>

Tips for Aphid Control & Treatment

Tips for Aphid Control & Treatment

Aphids are small soft-bodied insects that suck nutrients from your plants and cause black spots, wilting and more. Learn how to identify and control an... Continue >>>

Planting Tomatoes Like a Pro

Planting Tomatoes Like a Pro

Planting tomatoes can be tricky, but knowing how, when, and where to start can lead you to a bountiful harvest this year. Learn how with this complete... Continue >>>

IFA’s Growing Guide for a Plentiful Potato Harvest

IFA’s Growing Guide for a Plentiful Potato Harvest

Enjoy a bountiful potato harvest by selecting the right seed potatoes and learning tips for planting, growing, harvesting and storing. Continue >>>

Bulbs to Plant This Fall for Spring Flowers

Bulbs to Plant This Fall for Spring Flowers

Planting spring-flowering bulbs in the fall is a great way to liven up your yard when the winter season subsides. Continue >>>

Tomato Plant Care: How to Have More Productive Tomato Plants

Tomato Plant Care: How to Have More Productive Tomato Plants

Once you’ve prepared your garden and planted your tomato seeds, it’s time to care for the plants. Learn how with IFA’s team of experts. Continue >>>

Family-Friendly Ideas To Make Your Kid's Garden Special & Fun

Family-Friendly Ideas To Make Your Kid's Garden Special & Fun

The final step in our children's gardening series, and the most important of all, make gardening a fun and special time for your family to spend together. Continue >>>

Gardening With Kids: How to Choose Plants They Will Love

Gardening With Kids: How to Choose Plants They Will Love

Family-friendly gardening doesn't have to be hard, here are some tried-and-true tips on choosing plants your kids will love to grow and take care of. Continue >>>

How To Build a Family-Friendly Garden Your Kids Will Love

How To Build a Family-Friendly Garden Your Kids Will Love

Where do you start when introducing children to gardening? Follow these steps for everything you need to know about building a garden for your kids. Continue >>>

The Best Compost, Mulch and Soil Amendments for Your Garden

The Best Compost, Mulch and Soil Amendments for Your Garden

Let us explain what soil amendments can do for your soil, outline the benefits of our fav brands and show you the best method to add them to your garden. Continue >>>

Canning Guide: Tips and Recipe Ideas

Canning Guide: Tips and Recipe Ideas

Gardening and preserving the harvest go hand-in-hand. Here's a canning guide: a list of tips, best practices, and recipe links for preserving your crops. Continue >>>

Tips for Growing Fall Vegetables in Your Garden

Tips for Growing Fall Vegetables in Your Garden

Don't hang up your garden gloves after the summer harvest! Find out which cool-season vegetables thrive in the autumn and the best times for fall planting. Continue >>>

8 Reasons Plant Leaves Turn Yellow

8 Reasons Plant Leaves Turn Yellow

Plant leaves can tell a story. When leaves turn yellow, there are signs that help identify the problem. What are 8 reasons plant leaves turn yellow? Continue >>>

Tips for Growing Great Tomatoes

Tips for Growing Great Tomatoes

From planting tips to caring for and protecting your tomato plants, our knowledgeable team has shared these tips for growing tomatoes! Continue >>>

How to Start a Garden From Seeds

How to Start a Garden From Seeds

From germinating seeds indoors to a plentiful outdoor garden, IFA has your step-by-step guide to starting a garden. Continue >>>

How to Control Common Fruit-Tree Pests

How to Control Common Fruit-Tree Pests

Fruit-tree pests can be effectively managed with the right tools and knowledge. Here are five common fruit-tree pests and how to control them. Continue >>>

Pruning Different Types of Fruit Trees

Pruning Different Types of Fruit Trees

Annual pruning improves the overall health and growth of your fruit tree, with these simple tips you'll add years of great fruit production. Continue >>>

5 Ways To Grow a Vertical Garden Using Cattle Panels

5 Ways To Grow a Vertical Garden Using Cattle Panels

Learn how to build a vertical garden to maximize your space and produce more. Here are five ideas to help you grow a vertical garden using cattle panels. Continue >>>

How to Arrange Beautiful Potted Flowers & Flower Baskets

How to Arrange Beautiful Potted Flowers & Flower Baskets

Get potted plant arrangements ideas and inspirations in this how-to guide to creating beautiful, well-balanced container gardens full of color and texture. Continue >>>

Early Spring Gardening: What to Plant and When

Early Spring Gardening: What to Plant and When

When should you start early spring gardening and what vegetables thrive in cooler temperatures? Here are some helpful early spring gardening tips. Continue >>>

6 Helpful Tips on How to Prune a Tree

6 Helpful Tips on How to Prune a Tree

Are you unsure of how to trim your deciduous or evergreen trees with confidence? Here are 6 helpful tips to remember when pruning your trees and shrubs. Continue >>>

How to Start a Raised Garden Bed

How to Start a Raised Garden Bed

Start a raised garden bed and successfully grow your favorite vegetables in any space. See the benefits and plan a raised bed garden with these tips. Continue >>>

Planting the Right Tomato

Planting the Right Tomato

When you're growing tomatoes, planting the right variety is important, but it doesn't need to be difficult. Here are some considerations to help you choose Continue >>>

Tips for Successfully Gardening In Utah

Tips for Successfully Gardening In Utah

The most important part of preparing a garden starts with the soil. Before you play in the dirt, here are our tips for successfully gardening in Utah soil. Continue >>>