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Bumblebees and Seeds
I never realized how much I did not know about bumblebees. And, this week I started going through the seeds that I collected and…
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About Ordering Your Seeds
I used to be early if my order was in February, but now you will find many of the seeds that you want are…
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Five Easy Ways To Get Rid of Fungus in Mulch
Did you know that mulch can also create a great habitat for fungi? Many fungi are actually inherent components of this diverse, biological ecosystem.…
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10-10-10 Fertilizer: Use And Benefits
If you’re unsure of your specific garden fertilizer needs, generally you’ll not go wrong applying 10-10-10 fertilizer an “all purpose complete fertilizer”, balanced for…
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How to Collect Tomato Seeds
First of all, you want to collect seeds from heritage or open-pollinated tomatoes. If you collect seeds from hybrid tomatoes, there is no telling…
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FERTILIZER FOR GROWING COFFEE AT HOME
Many people cannot get enough coffee and start growing coffee plants in their homes! It is essential to take care of the coffee plant…
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A Guide to Organic Lawn Fertilizer
Looking for good ways to fertilize your lawn organically, as a step in organic lawn care? We’re breaking down everything related to organic lawn…
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Improve Your Garden Soil This Spring
Healthy soil full of the right nutrients is vital if you want to grow anything from flowers to vegetables in your garden. If you…
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The Importance of Measuring Soil Temperature
Many factors affect how well a plant will grow. Everything from wind to soil nutrients will play a role. But it’s easy to overlook…
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Soil and Seed Temperature Germination Chart
How do tomato or lettuce seeds know when the temperature is right for germination? Well, this question will remain unanswered for now. We just…
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Veggie Bites – Seedlings and Potatoes
I have planted up several tomato plants and there are other seedlings that would like to be potted up as well. In my case,…
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Best Nutrients for Growing Vegetables
Whether you are growing vegetables in a traditional garden or growing vegetables with hydroponics, the proper nutrients can help with higher yields, sweeter vegetables…
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A Quick Guide to Composting
If you’re looking for a way to add minerals, nutrients, and soil-enriching microorganisms into your garden, let us guide you on composting. Composting is good…
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Caring For Plants With Root Rot
If you grow plants, ornamental trees, shrubs, vegetables and houseplants, you’ll likely encounter root rot: Powdery Mildew Blossom-end rot Leaf infection Wilting So, what…
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Seed Germination Tips
If you have started some seeds, the first thing that you should see is a pair of leaves. These are called seed leaves and…
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The Ultimate Guide To Garden Mulching
“Mulch.” The word rolls off the tongue nicely, but what does it mean exactly? Many gardeners aren’t aware of the myriad benefits mulching can…
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Optimize Fruit Tree Soils for Best Production
Of all things necessary to grow fruit trees – or anything else, for that matter – soil is perhaps one of the most overlooked…
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How To Start, Germinate and Care for Seeds
How to start seeds, germinate, grow, and care for them is a gardener’s life skill. Many plants and vegetables fare better when started indoors…
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Spring Fertilizing Tips
Laura walks us through fertilizing trees, shrubs, perennials in early spring. Wait until you see some growth on your plant to fertilize. 1. Gardening…
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On Buying Compost Bins
Invariably organic gardeners face the question, which type of compost bin should I buy? A stationary bin or tumbler? And how large?
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How to Make Leaf Mold
Leaf mold is the best use of fall leaves and it’s so simple to make, even if you’ve never gardened before, you’ll ace it.
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The Importance Of Potassium For Plants
It’s simple, you need potassium for plants if you want healthy plants. It’s vital that you have the right amount of potassium in your…
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Fall Bulb Design: Easy, Colorful Combinations
Fall-planted bulbs are some of the easiest ways to add impactful colour to your spring garden.
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On Picking The Right Garden Fertilizer
Most soil usually does not contain enough nutrients to help plants reach optimum performance and growth levels. Even the very best garden soil becomes…
