Tom's Garden Notes

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Hi, I'm Tom. Thousands of hours researching and testing so you don't have to. Tired of wasting money on plants that die? You're in the right place. Every pick comes with the exact variety, zone, and honest truth about whether it's worth your money. What we cover: • Plant Picks That Work: Real cultivars, real conditions, no catalog hype • Smarter Gardening: Fixes, mistakes, and shortcuts nobody talks about • Any Space, Any Budget: Backyard, raised beds, or a patio with pots • Problems Solved Cheap: Pests, diseases, soil issues fixed without expensive products • Stop Replacing Dead Plants: One purchase, years of results One idea behind every video: do less, spend less, grow more. Welcome to Tom's Garden Notes.

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Too Much Zucchini? 6 Cheap Fixes Before It Rots

Too Much Zucchini? 6 Cheap Fixes Before It Rots Tom's Garden Notes

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Stop Composting Soft Vegetables: Some Are Still Dinner

Stop Composting Soft Vegetables: Some Are Still Dinner Tom's Garden Notes

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Don't Freeze Your Harvest Until You Know These 5 Rules

Don't Freeze Your Harvest Until You Know These 5 Rules Tom's Garden Notes

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8 Vacation Watering Tricks Nobody Talks About (FREE to $35)

8 Vacation Watering Tricks Nobody Talks About (FREE to $35) Tom's Garden Notes

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Why Your Kitchen Scraps Keep Failing to Regrow (11 That Actually Work)

Why Your Kitchen Scraps Keep Failing to Regrow (11 That Actually Work) Tom's Garden Notes

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7 Fast Growing Vegetables You Can Harvest in Under 30 Days

7 Fast Growing Vegetables You Can Harvest in Under 30 Days Tom's Garden Notes

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7 Herbs to Start in July for a Fresh Winter Harvest

7 Herbs to Start in July for a Fresh Winter Harvest Tom's Garden Notes

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Why Fall Brassicas Grow Leaves, Not Heads (6 Mistakes)

Why Fall Brassicas Grow Leaves, Not Heads (6 Mistakes) Tom's Garden Notes

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Your Basil Dies in August for One Reason You've Never Heard Of

Your Basil Dies in August for One Reason You've Never Heard Of Tom's Garden Notes

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7 HEAT WAVE Mistakes Killing Your Garden Faster Than Heat

7 HEAT WAVE Mistakes Killing Your Garden Faster Than Heat Tom's Garden Notes

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Zone 3-4 Truth: What You Can ACTUALLY Plant In July

Zone 3-4 Truth: What You Can ACTUALLY Plant In July Tom's Garden Notes

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10 Crops Built for 100°F Heat (Dry Southwest vs Humid South)

10 Crops Built for 100°F Heat (Dry Southwest vs Humid South) Tom's Garden Notes

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7 Squash Varieties That Vine Borers Can't Touch (Plant These In July)

7 Squash Varieties That Vine Borers Can't Touch (Plant These In July) Tom's Garden Notes

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Your Growing Season Isn't Over. Plant These 12 Veggies in July

Your Growing Season Isn't Over. Plant These 12 Veggies in July Tom's Garden Notes

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TOO LAZY to Grow Cucumbers? 60 Seconds a Day.

TOO LAZY to Grow Cucumbers? 60 Seconds a Day. Tom's Garden Notes

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7 Mistakes Growing Cucumbers in Pots (That Nobody Warns You About)

7 Mistakes Growing Cucumbers in Pots (That Nobody Warns You About) Tom's Garden Notes

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Why Your Cucumber Died Before August and Your Neighbor's Didn't

Why Your Cucumber Died Before August and Your Neighbor's Didn't Tom's Garden Notes

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Why Gardeners Skip Canning or Freezing These 8 Vegetables

Why Gardeners Skip Canning or Freezing These 8 Vegetables Tom's Garden Notes

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Hybrid vs Heirloom Tomatoes: One Saves Money, One Ruins Your Season

Hybrid vs Heirloom Tomatoes: One Saves Money, One Ruins Your Season Tom's Garden Notes

174 views - 4 weeks ago

5 Organic Pest Sprays Ranked (One Can Kill Your Bees)

5 Organic Pest Sprays Ranked (One Can Kill Your Bees) Tom's Garden Notes

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Your Garden Is Producing Too Much Food. 7 Cheap Fixes Before It Rots

Your Garden Is Producing Too Much Food. 7 Cheap Fixes Before It Rots Tom's Garden Notes

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This Drought Is Killing Gardens. 7 Cheap Fixes That Work

This Drought Is Killing Gardens. 7 Cheap Fixes That Work Tom's Garden Notes

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7 Cheap Fixes for Endless Cucumbers (One Costs $1)

7 Cheap Fixes for Endless Cucumbers (One Costs $1) Tom's Garden Notes

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Stop Buying Weak Tomato Varieties. Grow These 8 Instead

Stop Buying Weak Tomato Varieties. Grow These 8 Instead Tom's Garden Notes

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5 Mistakes Growing Tomatoes in Pots (That Nobody Warns You About)

5 Mistakes Growing Tomatoes in Pots (That Nobody Warns You About) Tom's Garden Notes

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5 Tomato Warning Signs Most Gardeners Read Wrong

5 Tomato Warning Signs Most Gardeners Read Wrong Tom's Garden Notes

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Why Your Tomatoes Die Every July (5 JUNE Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making)

Why Your Tomatoes Die Every July (5 JUNE Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making) Tom's Garden Notes

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20 Toxic Plants That Can Hurt You Just by Touching Them

20 Toxic Plants That Can Hurt You Just by Touching Them Tom's Garden Notes

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Why Your Fertilizer Isn't Working (8 Mistakes Killing Your Yard)

Why Your Fertilizer Isn't Working (8 Mistakes Killing Your Yard) Tom's Garden Notes

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9 Plants That Kill & Repel Aphids, Whiteflies, Ants & Mites (Backed by Science)

9 Plants That Kill & Repel Aphids, Whiteflies, Ants & Mites (Backed by Science) Tom's Garden Notes

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7 Crops You'll Seriously Regret Skipping This June

7 Crops You'll Seriously Regret Skipping This June Tom's Garden Notes

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9 Raised Bed Mistakes That Kill Your Garden (Even With Premium Soil)

9 Raised Bed Mistakes That Kill Your Garden (Even With Premium Soil) Tom's Garden Notes

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9 Garden Design Mistakes That Keep Your Yard Looking Unfinished

9 Garden Design Mistakes That Keep Your Yard Looking Unfinished Tom's Garden Notes

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9 Mulching Mistakes Quietly Ruining Your Yard

9 Mulching Mistakes Quietly Ruining Your Yard Tom's Garden Notes

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Stop Buying Pretty Hostas. Plant These 12 Instead.

Stop Buying Pretty Hostas. Plant These 12 Instead. Tom's Garden Notes

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Too Lazy to Garden? Plant These 13 Self-Seeding Perennials In June!

Too Lazy to Garden? Plant These 13 Self-Seeding Perennials In June! Tom's Garden Notes

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My Top 8 Wildlife-Friendly Plants for a Living Backyard!

My Top 8 Wildlife-Friendly Plants for a Living Backyard! Tom's Garden Notes

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10 Shade Perennials That Survive Where Others Fail

10 Shade Perennials That Survive Where Others Fail Tom's Garden Notes

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9 Pruning MISTAKES That Quietly Ruin Your Yard

9 Pruning MISTAKES That Quietly Ruin Your Yard Tom's Garden Notes

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9 Plants Rats HATE Most - Plant These Around Your Home

9 Plants Rats HATE Most - Plant These Around Your Home Tom's Garden Notes

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8 Plants That End Your Mulch Habit and Build Soil That Feeds Itself

8 Plants That End Your Mulch Habit and Build Soil That Feeds Itself Tom's Garden Notes

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13 Climbing Vines That Actually Solve Yard Problems

13 Climbing Vines That Actually Solve Yard Problems Tom's Garden Notes

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SOME COST $0! 25 DIY Garden Edging Ideas That Look Expensive

SOME COST $0! 25 DIY Garden Edging Ideas That Look Expensive Tom's Garden Notes

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Your Microbiome Is STARVING - Eat These 15 Prebiotic Foods

Your Microbiome Is STARVING - Eat These 15 Prebiotic Foods Tom's Garden Notes

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TOO BUSY to Garden? Plant These 18 Perennials Once and Forget Them

TOO BUSY to Garden? Plant These 18 Perennials Once and Forget Them Tom's Garden Notes

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Most People DON’T REALIZE These 13 Yard Weeds Are Edible

Most People DON’T REALIZE These 13 Yard Weeds Are Edible Tom's Garden Notes

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Why I Stopped Pulling These 10 Common Weeds (And You Should Too)

Why I Stopped Pulling These 10 Common Weeds (And You Should Too) Tom's Garden Notes

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