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Growing Garlic

Fall is coming, and now is the perfect time to think about cool weather planting. One of the hardy mainstays in the garden is garlic. Garlic is a member of the Allium (onion) family, and [ … ]

Gardening 101 – Back to Basics

Whether you’re just starting to think about planting a garden or a veteran of many seasons, it never hurts to return to the basics for a refresher. Gardening is possible just about anywhere there is [ … ]

A Coffee Break For Your Garden

The soil in my high-plains garden is nothing like the rich, chocolate cake loam I grew up with in southern Idaho. No, I’ve got two extremes—sandy and dry, and heavy clay. So now I’m constantly [ … ]

Getting To The Heart Of Organic Living – The Soil

Something that even the most seasoned gardeners often give little thought to is the quality of the soil they plan on growing their fruits, vegetables, and herbs in. The truth is that your soil is [ … ]

Let’s Talk Fertilizer: Which Manure Is Right For You?

I admit it—when I first started gardening, I was a little overly ambitious. My approach to growing vegetables was simple. In my mind, any old patch of soil in my backyard would do. All I [ … ]

5 Things To Do With “Extra” Tomatoes

A bountiful harvest is a good thing… right up until you have too much of a good thing going on. Strong tomato plants will deliver just that – all the juicy, succulent tomatoes you can [ … ]

A Healthy Garden Is A Rotated Garden: Crop Rotation And Record Keeping

Old-timers in the garden will tell you that the best way to maintain healthy soil in your garden is to rotate your crops from one bed to another from year to year. Farmers from generations [ … ]

Space-Saving Gardens

Gardening is one of the most satisfying activities you can find. Whether you garden as a hobby or a way of life, the process and the results are both immensely satisfying. Fresh air and exercise [ … ]

Shade Gardening

You probably have one of these frustrating spots in your garden, your yard, or on your property: it’s very shady and nothing will grow it seems—at least nothing except dirt and moss. Gardening in the [ … ]

The Dos And Don’ts Of Compost

Composting can be a great way to add inexpensive fertilizer and nutrient-rich soil to your garden, as well as an eco-friendly way to reduce the amount of waste that you produce. Composting is also very [ … ]

Study Reviews The Culprits Behind Dying Bees

Since about 2006, farmers, scientists, beekeepers, and casual observers have noticed sudden declines in bee populations. Beekeepers were seeing at least 30 percent of their bee populations die or disappear each year. Scientists began calling [ ... ]
Five Secrets to a Productive Garden

If you’re considering a food garden as part of your long range emergency preparedness plans, the number one piece of advice you need embrace is: “Do your research.” The rules for successful gardening are very [ ... ]
Beautiful and Edible Ground Covers

I have found that there are a couple reasons that one might like to plant a ground covering that is edible. The first is that you have a small yard or garden plot and want [ ... ]
How To Make Your Own Essential Oils and Perfumes

Making essential oils is done by extracting the natural oils from herbs and/or flowers. These extractions can be made with oils or alcohol. Extracting Oils with Oil Oil attracts oil, bringing it out of the [ ... ]

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