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I try to grow everything organically–I mean, we kind of know, deep down, those chemical fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, etc. can’t be good for us. At least, I’d never spray any of them into my mouth like canned whip cream. So, why would I put them on the plants that I am going to eat? Still, Read More >>
Want to try something new in the garden this year? How about planting a pizza garden? I show you how to do it in my latest eHow article Mama Mia! Let’s Grow a Pizza Garden. When I was planning out my garden this year, one of the things I wanted to try was a pizza garden. Read More >>
Whenever a newbie gardener asks me what they should plant in their first garden, I always recommend planting potatoes. Dig a hole, toss in a seed potato, give it a little water, and come fall you’ll have 5 to 10 more than you planted. Growing potatoes is really that simple. Choosing which variety of potatoes to Read More >>
Check out this moss lined perennial herb basket I made. Not only are perennial herb baskets a snap to make, but they can last for years. Wowza! Talk about the gift that keeps on giving. 😉 Find out what how to make your own perennial herb basket in my latest eHow article.
Not only is growing your own food kind of the hipster thing to do these days, but the pure satisfaction that comes with getting a little dirt under your nails and being able to grow something yourself instead of buying it, is kind of a big deal. At least I think it is. Find out Read More >>
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