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I have (and need) a lot of garden hoses. So first thing in the spring, I pull the hoses out from underneath the porch and lay them out in the backyard to begin the sorting. The big black ones are the main hoses to take water the first 150 feet or …
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I know, I know you want to grow every vegetable in the catalog. :-) However, let me suggest you take a deep breath and consider the five vegetables you like to eat. Or will eat may be more to the point. I say this because many folks start …
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I’m not sure how many of you have seen this website It is the oldest organic gardening organization in the U.K. (Used to be the Henry Doubleday Research Association) Fifty years old now. They have a ton of resources and a free 3-month membership …
One of the interesting little bits of lore about germinating seeds I’ve picked up over the years is that most annual and vegetable seeds (perennials too come to think of it) germinate quite nicely without being buried or restricting light. While …
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Container vegetable gardening is simple if you give the plants regular care and commitment. Container Size Is Critical - This Is The Number One Cause of Problems The first thing is to find suitable containers. I know I can grow a tomato in a green …
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A compost accelerator is sometimes sold to gardeners to help speed up the rate of composting. This is advertised as a great blend of bacteria and fungi to make your compost pile activate very quickly. Advertising is a wonderful thing. ;-) It …
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