The Garden Gate
Welcome & Introductions
New to the community? Start your journey here. Introduce yourself, share your USDA Hardiness Zone, and tell us what’s growing in your patch this season.
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General Garden Chat
The front porch of our community. A place for casual conversation about seasonal weather patterns, garden planning, industry news, and off-topic discussions.
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Garden Showcase
Show off your hard work! Post your annual garden journals, share harvest photos, and track the progress of your vegetable patch from seed to table.
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Edible Gardening
Vegetables & Herbs
The heart of the harvest. Detailed discussions on growing tomatoes, peppers, root crops, leafy greens, and culinary herbs. From seed starting to harvest, cover every crop from Asparagus to Zucchini.
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Fruits, Berries & Orchards
Growing sweet treats in the backyard. Discuss fruit tree care, citrus, stone fruits, melons, strawberries, and establishing perennial berry patches.
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Soil, Compost & Mulch
It all starts in the dirt. Master the art of soil health, composting, manure application, fertilizers, and mulching strategies for clay or sandy soil.
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Pests, Diseases & Weeds
Protect your harvest. Get help with pest identification, plant disease diagnosis, and weed control. Discuss organic remedies and conventional solutions for a healthy garden.
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The tool shed
Tools, Equipment & Gear
The right gear for the job. Reviews, maintenance tips, and recommendations for tillers, hand tools, irrigation systems, and power equipment.
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Greenhouses & Garden Structures
Building the backbone of the garden. Discuss raised bed construction, trellising methods, fencing, high tunnels, and greenhouse management.
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Regional
Texas & The Southwest
Gardening in the heat. Dedicated discussions for Texas and the Southwest (Zones 7, 8, & 9). Master the unique challenges of drought, intense sun, and local soil conditions.
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General Region
Gardening across the map. Connect with growers in the North, East, and West to discuss regional climates, frost dates, and local planting windows.
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The Harvest
The Kitchen & Grill
From the garden to the plate. Share recipes, grilling techniques, and meal ideas for your fresh harvest. Discuss the best ways to cook, roast, and grill your home-grown vegetables.
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The Pantry & Preservation
Enjoy the harvest all year long. Discuss water bath and pressure canning, pickling, fermentation, dehydrating, and root cellar storage techniques.
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