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Stream Your Ecowitt Gateway into Garden.gg: Per-Plot Weather and Soil Moisture

Connect an Ecowitt WS90, WH31, or WH51 gateway to Garden.gg and route each channel to a different plot. Temperature, humidity, rain, and soil moisture land as per-plot charts automatically.

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Build a DIY ESP32 Garden Sensor with Garden.gg's IoT API

Wire up a $15 ESP32 with a soil probe, a DHT22, and an optional camera, and stream readings + timelapse photos straight into Garden.gg's per-plot charts. Full Arduino sketch included.

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Best Free Plant Care Apps in 2026: Watering, ID, and Diagnosis in One Place

The best free plant care apps of 2026 for watering reminders, plant identification, and disease diagnosis. Honest comparison of free tiers and what each app is actually good at.

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What to Plant in June: Succession Planting and Fall Garden Starts

June is late planting season for warm-season crops in cold zones and succession planting time everywhere else. What to plant in June by zone — and when to start fall crops.

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What to Plant in May: Warm-Season Planting Guide by Zone

May is when the last frost lifts across most of the US and warm-season crops go in the ground. A zone-by-zone guide to what to plant in May — tomatoes, peppers, beans, and more.

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What to Plant in July: Fall Garden Starts and Heat-Tolerant Crops

July is when fall gardens are born. A zone-by-zone guide to what to plant in July — from fall broccoli and cauliflower starts to heat-loving okra and beans.

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Raised Bed Garden Layout: Plans, Spacing & Plant Placement for Every Size

Design the perfect raised bed layout for your space. Includes 4x4, 4x8, and L-shaped plans with square foot spacing, companion planting, and plant placement strategies.

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How to Start a Vegetable Garden in 2026: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Everything you need to start your first vegetable garden — from choosing a spot and building soil to picking crops and harvesting. No experience required.

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Seed Starting Guide for Beginners: When, How & What to Start Indoors

Learn how to start seeds indoors step by step. Includes timing by zone, supplies checklist, common mistakes, and a printable seed starting schedule.

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What to Plant in April: The Complete Spring Planting Guide by Zone

April is prime planting season for most of the US. Find out exactly what to plant in April based on your USDA zone — from transplanting warm-season crops to direct sowing quick harvesters.

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Best Free Garden Planner App in 2026: Why Spreadsheets Don't Cut It

Compare the best free garden planning apps for 2026. Track plots, plants, harvests, and more — without spreadsheets. See why Garden.gg is the top free garden tracker.

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How to Identify Any Plant With Your Phone Camera (Free AI Tool)

Use your phone camera to instantly identify plants, flowers, and seed packets with AI. Free plant identifier built into Garden.gg — no separate app needed.

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When to Plant Vegetables by Zone: 2026 Planting Calendar Guide

Find the best planting dates for vegetables in your USDA zone. Includes frost dates, indoor start times, and direct sow windows for 20+ common vegetables.

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What to Plant in March: A Zone-by-Zone Spring Planting Guide

Find out exactly what to plant in March based on your USDA hardiness zone. From cool-weather crops to indoor seed starting, here's your complete spring planting guide.

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How to Track Your Garden Harvest (And Why It Matters)

Learn why tracking your garden harvest transforms your growing results. Discover what to track, how to do it efficiently, and what your harvest data can tell you.

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Companion Planting Chart: Which Vegetables Grow Best Together

A comprehensive companion planting chart for vegetables. Learn which plants help each other grow, which to keep apart, and the science behind companion planting.

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Is Your Garden Worth It? How to Calculate Your Garden's ROI

Learn how to calculate your garden's return on investment. Track expenses, value your harvest, and find out if growing your own food actually saves money.

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Indoor Growing 101: Setting Up Your First Grow Room

Everything you need to know to set up an indoor grow room. From lighting and ventilation to temperature and humidity control, this guide covers the essentials.