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4 secrets to the perfect garden compost

Oct 31, 2022 01:13PM ● By Bryan Reed

In nature there is no waste. Everything decomposes to continue the nutrient cycle, nourishing life.

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Quick repair projects to prep your home for winter

Oct 31, 2022 12:25PM ● By Courtesy of StatePoint Media

Here are four easy DIY projects that will ensure your humble abode is in tip-top shape before the cold weather arrives.

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Putting the garden to bed

Oct 03, 2022 02:41PM ● By Bryan Reed

As we wrap up a successful gardening season, there’s plenty of chores to be done in October. Here are a few things you can do to get your garden ready for next year’s growing season.

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Hello, winter garden

Aug 30, 2022 11:48AM ● By Bryan Reed

What to plant and when to start planting (Spoiler: it's now!)

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Boost your garden with compost tea

Aug 02, 2022 10:10AM ● By Bryan Reed

As we enter the home stretch of the growing season, giving your plants a boost of nutrients can really help round out your crop production, resulting in more nutritious produce for you to eat.

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Garden pests bugging you?

Jun 27, 2022 03:10PM ● By Bryan Reed

5 steps to successfully manage insects in your garden.

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Weed control methods that work

Jun 01, 2022 03:15PM ● By Bryan Reed

Weeds aren’t bad. In fact, they can be quite valuable.

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To till or not to till your garden

May 03, 2022 12:27PM ● By Bryan Reed

Whether or not you should till your garden is a highly debated topic, learn more about the pros and cons of tilling your garden.

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Give back to the planet on Earth Day

Apr 04, 2022 01:00PM ● By Bryan Reed

Sustainable gardening solutions to Earth's environmental challenges. In honor of Earth Day on April 22, let’s take a look at how we can become better stewards of our gardens and our planet.

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Biodynamic gardening

Feb 24, 2022 03:55PM ● By Bryan Reed

We know the moon affects tides and weather patterns, so it makes sense to plant when the moon pulls on ocean tides and there is more moisture in the soil.

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A checklist for jumpstarting your garden

Jan 25, 2022 09:39AM ● By Bryan Reed

We hit 10 hours of daylight on January 25, which means it's time to start gardening!

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Person gardening with a tomato seed packet.
The benefits of heirloom v. hybrid seeds

Dec 23, 2021 09:38AM ● By Bryan Reed

January means it’s the beginning of a new growing season and our gardens are perfectly ripe with potential.

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Three rolls of shiny gold wrapping paper sit next to a stack of four beautifully decorated gold presents with gold ribbon on a backdrop of golden hue
Adventures in gift wrapping

Nov 23, 2021 10:40AM ● By Sally Breslin

It’s the thought that counts, not the sub-par gift wrapping, right?

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Short christmas tree decorated with lights and red and gold balls is surrounded by five beautifully wrapped gift boxes of various colors, all tied with ribbon. These are all in front of a Christmas red background
Have yourself a simple little Christmas

Nov 22, 2021 03:38PM ● By G. L. Yenne

How to scale back and move forward these holidays with a new plan.

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Woven basket holds pine branches, pinecones and decorative stars for winter decor
Spruce up your home with these winter decorations

Nov 22, 2021 03:23PM ● By Lori Rose

Just because it’s winter, don’t forget flowers when coming up with unique ways to decorate.

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