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Gardening Basics

Gardening Myths, Misconceptions and Tips

5 Gardening Myths There are common gardening myths that we easily accept as true.  Even though they seem to make sense, these accepted methods are often backed more by folklore than research and science.  In

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Gardening Basics

Trench Composting with Kitchen Scraps

Advantages of Trench Composting vs. Conventional Composting Composting has many benefits. It produces nutrient soil that helps to retain moisture and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.  It encourages the production of beneficial bacteria and

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Crabgrass
Weed & Grass Killer

Why is Crabgrass Such a Pain?

What is crabgrass and how did it get here? Crabgrass seeds were brought to the United States from Europe by immigrants.  Early settlers grew the plants, harvesting the nutritious seeds as a grain.   In the

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Gardening Basics

Keep It Cool with Shade Gardens

Shade Loving Plants Shade gardens are some of the most soothing comfortable places to spend a lazy afternoon. They are a respite from the summer heat, a quiet place for woodland creatures and a wonderful

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Right Growing Conditions
Gardening Basics

Right Plant, Right Place

Creating the Right Planting Environment “We lost too many plants in our impatience to possess them, because we had not achieved the proper growing conditions.” -Beth Chatto, The Beth Chatto Handbook Growing a plant labeled

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Gardening Basics

Garden Stakes 101

The Art of Plant Staking Staking plants is an essential part of gardening. Nothing is more frustrating than to see a wave of vibrant blossoms at the peak of beauty fall over with broken stems

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Growing a Tea Garden
Gardening Basics

How To Start a Tea Garden

8 Natural Herbs to Grow for Tea Imagine walking into your garden, picking an aromatic handful of leaves from your favorite herb plants, and making a cup of delicious tea. You can easily grow herbal

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Gardening Basics

5 Reasons to Grow Organic Vegetables

Time to Get Growing Organic vegetables were once a hard-to-find item that required a trip to the natural foods store or local farmer’s market. Now that organic produce is mainstream and available in most major

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Gardening Basics

How To Start an Organic Vegetable Garden

Organic Veggie Gardens, aka “Victory Gardens” Interest in vegetable gardening has surged over the past year as a result of more people staying home, wanting to avoid frequent trips to the grocery store, and worries

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Common Plant Diseases

How to Identify and Treat Plant Disease Protect your plants from debilitating diseases by learning to recognize the symptoms and practice prevention.  A wholistic approach includes first identifying the pathogen.  Then decide on a treatment

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