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This week is the Madison County Fair here in Idaho and Leo has been excited to enter some of his vegetables into the horticulture competition! This year he submitted some…

The other day in our garden we got busy planting a few varieties of our pepper starts. Leo dug pretty deep holes, about 6-8″, added some liquid Miracle Gro, put…

This is a simple topic, so we will keep the post simple too! Dripper hose pro’s: -Ease of use-just set a timer and don’t worry about turning the water on…

I till my soil once in the spring and once in the fall. Spring till: 🚜-Without tilling, soil gets compact and roots can’t penetrate it as easily. Tilling brings along…

 If you are starting your onions inside like us, the leaves get tall by week three. It’s exciting to see all of this growth for sure, but the leaves become…

When Leo Castagno, the creator of Grow it Now! Started gardening 37 years ago, everyone had an opinion to share about growing seasons and planting times. He has lived and…