Bluestem Gardening

October 4, 2025

10 Minutes
Tools and Equipment

This Versatile Garden Cultivator Makes Quick Work of Tough Soil

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Transform your garden’s productivity with the cultivator – a versatile 3-pronged hand tool that ranks among the most <a href="https://bluestem.ca/tools-and-equipment/10-essential-garden-tools-every-green-thumb-needs-plus-money-saving-tips/">essential gardening tools</a> for any serious gardener. This classic implement, also known as a garden...
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Specialized Gardening Methods

Make Your Kohlrabi Thrive: Perfect Plant Partners for Your Garden

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Transform your kohlrabi patch into a thriving ecosystem by mastering essential <a href="https://bluestem.ca/specialized-gardening-methods/permaculture-gardening-natures-way-to-a-thriving-self-sustaining-garden/">companion planting principles</a>. Plant aromatic herbs like dill and cilantro alongside kohlrabi to naturally deter cabbage moths and other brassica pests while...
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