How to Grow Zucchini: Your Guide to Growing this Summer Squash

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Learning how to grow zucchini is pretty straightforward. In fact these were one of the first plants I grew when I first had a vegetable garden, so they can definitely be a good crop for beginner gardeners. Zucchini, also known as courgette, is a summer squash of the Cucurbitaceae family. The Latin name is cucurbita …

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How do plants grow? Photosynthesis and the parts of plants

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This post answers the critical question: how do plants grow? We also cover the different parts of plants. We explain how those parts contribute to plant growth and why all of this matters to the gardener. For most people gardening is about plants. Admittedly, features like paths, walls, fences and decks play part in creating …

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