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What Should I Plant?

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Welcome back to the Red Dog Ranch! Sorry for the delay in getting this post up! This time of years is always extremely busy. This post is going to be geared toward those who are just starting a garden or are looking to learn more about a garden they inherited or started last year. This post is going to focus mostly on the basic things you need to consider when planning your garden, including your climate, what plants you want, and how much time you have to devote to your garden. Let's jump into it! Zones/Regions Click the link below for more detailed information, including your hardiness zone based on your ZIP code https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/ What you plant depends on your region, or planting zone. This will help you understand your growing season and the amount of days your plants have to grow. Depending on your zone, some plants may not be able to finish maturing because it gets cold too quickly, or others might die because it gets far too hot and
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Welcome to the Red Dog Ranch

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Hello everyone, my name is KJ and I am the property manager of a little 5-acre property in Northern Nevada called the Red Dog Ranch. On the Red Dog Ranch, we have a large garden, orchard, and berry patch, as well as over 40 backyard chickens, and other animals. I decided to start this blog because I have had many friends reach out to me as spring comes into full swing and they want to start a garden. I want to share my knowledge as a 28-year-old, still-learning gardener and take you on the journey with me as I work this property yet again. I will share pictures and videos of our gardens, tips on how to plant and maintain your garden, and finally, how to build up a storage of food from your garden for winter. I hope my experience will provide a few helpful tips on how to fully enjoy your own garden, or perhaps inspire you to start growing your own food. Why I Love Gardening I think a lot of people want to have a garden and grow their own food, but many of us do not have
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