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It feels like forever and 27 days since I have posted some pictures of my backyard garden. Maybe it’s time I get off my keister and get back to work. 😉 We came home from our mini holiday to find mint growing EVERYWHERE. Note to self: never plant mint unless you put it in a Read More >>
And so the battle between organic and non-organic veggies continues! In my latest eHow article The Battle of the Veggies: Organic Vs. Nonorganic Soil Part 3, I give you the final results from my experiment. Is growing vegetables in organic soil really better? Even though I was totally “rooting” for the organic soil, I was Read More >>
Over the years, I have learned that growing a a garden organically does not mean putting the plants in the ground, watering, and waiting for fresh produce to show up. To truly get the most out of your garden, you have to learn to work with nature. Introducing beneficial insects into your garden can help Read More >>
Even if you don’t have the space for growing a ton of produce, you can easily grow a medicinal herb garden in your flower beds or pots on your patio. Medicinal herb gardens are an awesome way to limit pharmaceuticals in your everyday use–most medicinal herbs look and smell amazing, which doesn’t hurt either. Here’s Read More >>
Wondering what variety of pumpkins to plant this fall? Well, in my opinion not all pumpkins are created equal so be sure and check out my latest article for eHow Not All Pumpkins Are Created Equal to find out my favorite picks for this years pumpkin patch. We’ve been growing pumpkins for our kids, the Read More >>
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