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Most gardeners understand that good soil is foundational to good growth. But it may surprise some to know that the soil we live on is very much alive, dynamic, and part of a highly complex ecosystem. What some refer to as “dirt” is actually one of three actors in a three-part food web along with…
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Making seed tapes are a good project for doing with children and those that have physical limitations that can keep them from spending much time in the garden. The seed tapes can be made in your home and be ready for planting when Spring comes. Seed tapes are an easy way for children and gardeners…
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Seed balls are a good activity to do with children in late winter when it is not easy to do other outdoor activities or school is virtual. Seed balls are a great way to reseed your landscape and add flowers in barren spots in your flower beds or lawn. Clay seed balls have been used…
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Using Toilet or Paper Towel Rolls for Seed Starting An easy way to start your seeds indoors is to use empty toilet paper, gift wrap or paper towel rolls. Toilet paper pots are a good planting method to use with children. You can use bigger seed in these pots – corn, beans, cucumbers. Some plants do not like to be transfer but…
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Does winter weather have you anxious for spring? Are you ready to start digging in the dirt and growing tomatoes, peppers, squash and other warm season veggies? Even though we still have chilly days ahead, seasoned gardeners can plan now for their spring vegetable gardens. On a quest to learn how, I sought the counsel of…
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If you are a new gardener who has never done a soil test, you may think that soil testing is not very important. Maybe you never really thought about it because your seeds always germinate in spite of a lack of testing. It is true that most seeds will germinate if they are fresh, and…
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A soil test is an important, but often overlooked step in planning and implementing a landscape design. It is often skipped, mostly due to poor planning or a lack of understanding why it is so essential to the long term success of your landscape renovation. Performing a soil test requires minimal effort. Simply put, you…
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