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The Secret To Storing Fresh Lettuce For Up To A MONTH

It happens: We buy or pick lettuce with the best of intentions, but before we eat it all, it wilts, or worse, gets slimy. With a little care, though, most lettuce will keep for at [ … ]

Stuff You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Compost

Most people know there are a lot of items that can be composted. Vegetable trimmings, for example—things like outer lettuce leaves, tomato cores and sweet pepper seeds are no-brainers. But for those who are ready [ … ]

5 Simple No-Till Methods That Will Change How You View Gardening

5 Simple No-Till Methods That Will Change How You Garden

Plants partner with soil ecosystems to create conditions favorable to their growth. This includes everything from increasing organic matter in the soil, to creating soil structures ideal for holding water and exchanging nutrients, and making [ … ]

How To Grow A Garden When You Don’t Own Land

There is hope for apartment dwellers and renters who want to guarantee their food security. If you think you must own land to begin, think again. There’s no reason why you can’t start right away. [ … ]

14 Fall-Loving Vegetables You Can Plant FROM SEED In August

It seems when most folks think of gardening, images of tomatoes, corn and squash come to mind. These are all great crops, but they all have the major downfall of not tolerating frost. The truth [ … ]

So, You're Tomato Plant Has Wilted Leaves? Here's What To Do.

So, Your Tomato Plant Has Wilted Leaves? Here’s What To Do.

The leaves on a tomato plant are good indicators of the plant’s health. Tomato leaves can display all kinds of distress signals: yellowing, brown spots, purple edges and curling are all signs that the plant [ … ]

The Low-Maintenance Secret To A Weed-Free Garden

If you ask a representative sample of gardeners what they least enjoy doing in the garden, you’re likely to get the same answer from most of them: weeding. In my own experience as a low-maintenance [ … ]

What To Do When Your Tomato Leaves Turn Yellow (And The Plant Starts Dying)

A quick look at the leaves on your tomato plants will tell you if your plants need a little extra TLC. Curled leaves, brown spots, holes and purple discoloration are all signs that something is [ … ]

12 Clever Ways To Keep Rodents (Including Chipmunks!) Out Of Your Garden

Every gardener knows that enemies lurk in the bushes and trees – from chipmunks to rabbits to squirrels. In some ways, they can be the toughest to repel in the garden. But if you know [ … ]

5 Tricks To Help Your Garden Thrive During A Drought

While some of us are used to dealing with drought, nature keeps the rest of us guessing. My gardening zone has a short, hot growing season with extremely variable amounts of annual precipitation. Some years, [ … ]

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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