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Keep A Garden Journal To Record Growth & Changes

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A garden journal can help you track what works (and what doesn't) in the garden. Recordkeeping can also help you adapt to climate change in the garden.

Grow These Perennial Herbs For Tasty Medicinal Tea

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You can grow perennial herbs to make refreshing medicinal tea to enjoy and cultivate wellness. Here are some herbs to consider as you establish a garden.

Make Compost Tea For Your Garden Soil (Excerpt)

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Give your soil a boost with some homemade compost tea. In this book excerpt, author Chris McLaughlin tells you how to "brew" your own.

Compost Like A Pro With This Simple Technique

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You don't need an advanced-science degree or superhuman strength to compost effectively. These tips will get you composting in no time.

Make A Meadow Anywhere With “Tiny + Wild”

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From pocket prairies to a mini meadow, you can create small-scale meadows nearly anywhere, says "Tiny + Wild" author, Graham Laird Gardner.

Scandinavian Root Cellars Are Unique & Effective

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Scandinavian root cellars have some features unique to the subregional geography and environment, and you can find cellars on nearly every homestead.

Lose The Lawn In Order To Gain A Prairie

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With good planning, follow-through and, yes, patience, you can have a (nearly) maintenance-free pollinators' paradise prairie in about three years.

A Two-Wheel Tractor Is Perfect For Small Farms

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There are numerous benefits that a two-wheel tractor brings to small and hobby farms, so consider these advantages of compact machinery!

13 Tips For Growing Cut-And-Come Lettuce Mix

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Maximize your profits while minimizing time to grow and seed costs with this easy cut-and-come approach to growing lettuce salad mix.

Author Interview: “The Climate Change Garden”

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In The Climate Change Garden: Down to Earth Advice for Growing a Resilient Garden, authors Sally Morgan and Kim Stoddart provide timely advice.

Soil Health & Equipment: The Power Of Soil Aggregates

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Achieving and maintaining soil health is a matter of, first, understanding its aggregates, as well as carefully using equipment to enhance quality.

Till Responsibly Using S4 Tillage Principles

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It's true that tillage can do a lot of harm to soil life and structure, but these four simple guidelines can help you till responsibly for easier gardening.

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