How to Test The Viability of Garden Seeds
Not sure how old that packet of seeds is? Use this simple test to learn if your garden seeds are still viable.
Vegetable & Fruit Gardening
Articles on growing organic vegetables and fruit without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.
Soil Building: Saving the World, One Dirt Clod at a Time
One of the most important things a gardener can do is to build up the soil in her garden. But soil-building is not a one-time operation – it’s a process.
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How to Grow Cucumbers in Garden Beds or Containers
Cucumbers are one of the most popular, carefree, and easiest vegetables to grow in your garden or in containers on sunny balconies, patios or decks.
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How to Grow Strawberries in Your Garden
Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits to grow in my garden. Depending on what types of strawberries you plant, you can enjoy fruit almost all season.
How to Build the World’s Easiest Cold Frame
How to easily build a cold frame in 20 minutes with leftover materials. Cold frames are used to protect tender seedlings from weather extremes.
Can Gardening Save Your Life?
A study shows that gardening can reduce depression, anxiety, and stress, elevate mood, regulate BMI, and improve quality of life and cognitive function.
Amish Farming and Gardening Secrets and Why They Work
The Amish make the most of their farms and gardens, working the land with centuries-old techniques.
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SASHA Sun & Shade Analyzer App for Gardening and Landscaping
SASHA (Sun And Shade Analyzer), an app for Android, changes how gardeners and landscapers address the sunlight requirements of their plants.
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How to Grow Broccoli: When to Plant, Where to Plant and When to Harvest
How to grow broccoli in your garden, including site selection, where to plant, when to plant, preparing soil, fertilization, watering, and when to harvest.
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Benefits Of Using Large Greenhouses In Your Garden
Garden greenhouses protect your plants from weather extremes, temperature, and humidity. They’re also great for growing plants out of season.
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How Long Can I Save Garden Seeds?
Some vegetable and herb seeds can be saved for up to 6 years while others will last only 1-2 years. Storing them under proper conditions is key.