I have been starting seeds indoors for over 5 years. In fact, during most of the year, I have seeds going through the seed starting process. Why then has it taken me so long…
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One of my favorite things about the start of a new year is garden planning. I know, to some it may not sound exciting. However, it is the essence of a productive garden during…
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As we enter the fall season, I see several articles on sustainable gardening. While I have my own idea of sustainable gardening, I decided to further explore the meaning and practices. If you are…
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At the end of August or the beginning of September, as plants are fading, I go into garden clean-up mode. I’m both happy and sad at the same time. I am happy about all…
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In 2018, I went to an organic gardening summer conference in Massachusetts. It was perfect timing because I was at the beginning of my organic gardening journey. One session I signed up for was…
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We love the way our garden shed takes up space on our property. It brings such joy to watch as the plants surrounding the shed change along with the season. With this article, I…
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I don’t know about you, but I accumulate a lot of cardboard. Did you know that cardboard can be useful in the garden? First, use cardboard to kill the grass. Second, use cardboard to…
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In the past, I would get paralyzed, wondering whether I was pruning our shrubs at the right time. Now that I understand the basic pruning principles, I thought I would share them with you.…
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Potatoes are the most fun vegetable to grow. Why? Well, the seeds are actual potato pieces and thus are easy to handle. Second, it’s so much fun to dig up potatoes when they are…
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In many parts of the United States, Spring is the time for prepping garden beds for the season. Therefore, I thought it would be helpful to share a few tips for getting your garden…
