Abundant Living in Flyover Country
You don't have to read many gardening books or websites to catch on that mulch is highly recommended for all gardens. But knowing that you ought to mulch your garden and deciding what to mulch it with are two different things. First off, it is …
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Growing your very first kitchen garden this year? Congratulations! You are probably already aware that it's best to start small. But if you are starting small, one of the questions you may have is what to grow in that limited space. The first and …
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For whatever reason, finding quality potting soil is very difficult anymore. Most brands seem to harbor diseases, weed seeds, and bug eggs. And the nonstandard brands frequently appear to be nothing more than poor-quality topsoil dug up from the …
As winter continues to linger, some of you may be taking the opportunity to prune the orchard, including the small fruits, while the plants are dormant. But before we tell you how to safely chop away at your blackberries, let's address the different …
What color is your garden soil? Does it make a difference? Yes! Some of the factors that alter the color of soil include: Aeration. Saturation. Mineral content. Degree of weathering. Presence of organic matter and humus. All of these …
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The world of heirloom vegetables is a fascinating one, full of unique colors and traditional flavors. While saving seeds from heirloom plants can be as simple as collecting whatever is available, best results will be obtained from attention to good …
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Are you interested in recording at home? It can be done, but it requires some special equipment. The most obvious first purchase is a microphone. A …
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For centuries, the Poitou region of France was famous as a center of mule breeding. The area even boasted special breeds of horse and donkey developed …
Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though crushed by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither …
