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Clay Pot Irrigation
This is an idea worth looking into! The concept goes back thousands of years. Clay Pot Irrigation – a simple…
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Fast Friday Tip: Mulch Madness
Our heirloom tomatoes, freshly mulched with straw. I just snapped this photo a few minutes ago. 🙂 Mulch…
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Overgrown Weeds Law in Chicago Sends Native Plant Gardeners To Court
As the trend of turning yards into edible permacultures grows, I am seeing more stories like this one. It will…
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Fast Friday Tip: Tomatoes in a Cat's Cradle
Here is a strong, sturdy alternative to using cages for your tomato plants. Plant tomatoes in a row,…
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What to Plant Now
Mother’s Day went out with a bang last night, with one more (and hopefully last) freeze. Now I’m itching to…
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Building Raised Garden Beds
I am a big fan of raised garden beds. They give you a real advantage when it comes to…
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Fast Friday Tip: Sharpen Your Shovel
A sharpened shovel will make your life much easier in the garden. All you need is a flat file.…
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Easy and Productive Herbs using Herb Spirals
I remember seeing the herb garden at FutureFarming’s headquarters last summer, and I noticed it was circular, surrounded by rocks,…
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Toxic Chemicals Found in Thousands of Children's Products
The study, called Chemicals Revealed, identified over 5000 children’s products such as clothing, car seats and personal care products that include…
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Book Review: Urban Farms
Urban Farms by Sarah Rich My rating: 5 of 5 stars A fun picture book for the wanna-be urban farmer.…
