Archive for the ‘Gardening Techniques’ Category

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  Kitchen garden basics: How to get started today

  by Niki Jabbour

  Kitchen gardening is making a comeback. These small, attractive, and productive vegetable gardens are having a renaissance of...

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  Patio vegetable garden setup and tips to get growing

  by Jessica Walliser

  If you’re looking for a way to grow food that doesn’t involve a half acre of land and a strong back, consider setting...

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  A weed free garden: 9 strategies for reducing weeds

  by Niki Jabbour

  Does a weed free garden sound like a dream? It IS possible to reduce weeds in flower and vegetable beds with a few simple...

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  Fertilizer numbers: What they mean and how to use them to grow better

  by Jessica Walliser

  Garden centers and nurseries are beautiful places, but they can also be very confusing, especially for new gardeners. Shelves...

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  Fabric raised beds: The perks of growing fruit and vegetables in these versatile containers

  by Tara Nolan

  I first discovered fabric raised beds in Quebec City. I was there for a garden writers’ conference a few years ago, and they...

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  Choosing and planting cover crops for raised beds

  by Tara Nolan

  Once I pulled my garlic from its raised bed this summer, I hadn’t made plans to plant anything else in it. A few weeks later, I...