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ArticleGrow Your Own Microgreens
Since I have been growing microgreens commercially, I have seen their popularity take off. Countless fine restaurants have added them to their menus, and customers have started seeking them out…
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ArticleUse Branches to Add Color to a Container
At Chanticleer, a public garden near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, my main job as a horticulturist is to help create and maintain the innovative plantings that have made the garden famous. But…
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ArticleIs Square Foot Gardening a Good System?
I am not here to bash square foot gardening (SFG). Any system that has been encouraging people to grow their own food for the past 40 years should be applauded.…
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ArticleBasics of Square Foot Gardening
While in general, our experts do not recommend square foot gardening, there are some redeeming qualities to this method. Learn the basics of square foot gardening as well as some…
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Kitchen GardeningRaised Bed Installation & Building Tips
Putting in a raised bed garden? Here are some “builders tips” to make the project easier.
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How-ToBuild Your Own Classic Compost Bin
This compost bin design has been popular for years. It features convenient removable sides and maximum air circulation.
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ArticlePotting Soil Put to the Test
In their natural environment, plants get everything they need to stay healthy from the soil: water, nutrients, and air. Most well-established plants living in soil rarely need more than an…
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How-ToDemystifying Compost: More Composting Questions Answered
Get the real scoop on your common questions
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Kitchen GardeningMore Compost, Less Work
Here's a space-saving setup that eliminates the need for turning
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How-ToImprove Your Soil by Raking Less
Mowing leaves into your lawn can improve its vigor, and unraked leaves in planting beds don’t smother shade-tolerant perennials
