Category: The Garden
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Why are 30-inch beds so commonly accepted for larger gardening operations? Is there any special benefit? Let’s find out. Keep reading >>
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Gardeners frequently wonder whether they should purchase heirloom seeds only, or if hybrids are a reasonable option. The answer typically depends on the gardener’s objectives. Keep reading >>
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Did you know that your houseplants may benefit from taking a shower periodically? Plants use their leaves for photosynthesis, which means that they benefit from having clean leaves to maximize the sunlight they can capture. Keep reading >>
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Watering a garden is one of those things that sound simple and really aren’t. So what is the best way to water a garden? Let’s find out. Keep reading >>
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Containing a great deal of information in a concise format, Cover Crops for Vegetable Growers is very useful for making those cover-cropping decisions in a home or market garden. Keep reading >>
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Gardening can easily be adapted to nearly any scale or circumstance with a little ingenuity. Here are 5 ways to raise fruits and vegetables when you are short on space. Keep reading >>
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The basic principles that mark the creation of a landrace are just as applicable to plants as to animals. Keep reading >>
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While you can (and should) develop your own approach to tomato-growing, The Tomato will help you think through your method. Keep reading >>
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When is the right time to start a garden? Rather than refer you to average frost dates, let’s try a different approach and take a cue from nature. Keep reading >>