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This is wisdom from Malcolm Beck, who is responsible for us entering into organic garden practices: “After a lifetime of studying nature, and finally learning to farm and garden in tune with the natural laws, I have come to the Read more…
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In the beginning, our gardens grew a little more than planned. Our raised beds were too close, making it difficult to maintain the grass and encouraging weed growth. One of us then planted fruit trees to provide shade while we Read more…
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Hope y’all had a very merry Christmas and continue to enjoy the holiday season. If you have “little helpers” visiting for the holidays, let them help you plan your garden for the spring. What are your favorite vegetables? Want to Read more…
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Winter is the time of year when feeding our feathered friends is really important. There are several ways we can keep them healthy and happy. One way is to use bird feeders that keep out squirrels. There are several on Read more…
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Have you seen the robins? When the American robins (Turdus migratorius) arrive, we are assured that winter is coming. You might see them on your lawns or covering an entire field while they tug at worms and bugs or roosting in Read more…
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Let’s get started planting some trees now that you have a plan and know why you want them (shade, beauty, etc.) and what you want. Gentle reminder from last time: Keep in mind your surroundings such as power lines, home overhangs, Read more…
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Well, here it is November, and we have things to do in the garden. 1. Clean your tools and oil them for winter storage. 2. This is a great time to plant almost anything: vegetable seeds, mustard, radish, spinach, lettuce, Read more…
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Making mashed potatoes tonight? When you finish boiling those potatoes and you are about to drain them, be sure to save that water. Let the water cool then give your houseplants a drink. It’s loaded with nutrients that will let Read more…
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Carolyn asks, “What is an organic solution to pill bugs?” Carolyn, pill bugs (Armadillidium vulgare) are crustaceans, meaning they have exoskeletons similar to shrimp. Although they are fun to play with, these isopods are decomposers. They feast on transplants and Read more…
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