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Diatomaceous Earth as Non-Toxic Ant Killer

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | February 7th, 2010

Have they invaded you yet? Those million-line-soldiers that cover your floor, counters, and cat food?

posted in: Living, Go Organic, Extras

How to Grow Cilantro and Coriander

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | February 5th, 2010
3 comments

Cilantro (Chinese parsley) may resemble its namesake, but it's not the wall flower that parsley is in the garden.

posted in: Grow, Projects, Go Organic

Veggie Pizza is Super for any Party

Jodi Torpey, contributor | February 3rd, 2010

The party menu for the Big Game isn’t limited to burgers, brats and hot wings. A hearty veggie pizza is a super healthy alternative.

posted in: Projects, In the Kitchen, Go Organic

QUESTION: A Vegetable Garden near a Septic Leach Field

Bob_Scherer, member | February 3rd, 2010

Is it a good idea? Will raised beds help?

posted in: Grow, Living

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Growing Potatoes

Ruth Dobsevage, editor | February 3rd, 2010

Potatoes in containers, potatoes in the ground, potatoes in the kitchen. Plant some this spring, for a bountiful harvest that will keep for months.

posted in: Grow, In the Kitchen

Broccoli Rabe: The Other Broccoli

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | February 2nd, 2010
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Watch for this unheralded vegetable in the coming growing season, it's one that's catching on.

posted in: Grow, In the Kitchen

Thyme, a Robust Herb of Many Uses

susan belsinger, contributor | February 2nd, 2010

Thyme is an herb of Mediterranean origin. It is useful in all kinds of dishes from appetizers to desserts and goes well with seasonal winter produce as well as grains, beans, nuts, as well as meat, fish and fowl.

posted in: Grow, In the Kitchen

Punxsutawney Phil Sees Shadow, Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter

Ruth Dobsevage, editor | February 2nd, 2010

Breaking news... Groundhog Day 2010 dawns sunny in Pennsylvania, but spring won't be quite as early as we'd like.

posted in: Living, Video

Garden Supplies On The Cheap: Your Home Edition

Greg Holdsworth, contributor | February 2nd, 2010
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Here's a cool list of garden supplies you may not know you had at home.

posted in: Grow, Projects

Garden Planning

Seed Savers Exchange, contributor | February 1st, 2010

Tips and suggestions for creating a beautiful and functional edible landscape.

posted in: Grow, In the Kitchen, Go Organic

Start Your Compost Pile This Winter

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | January 30th, 2010

Those gardeners in gentler climates will have things going a little bit faster (and no, it's not unfair because you snow people get tulips).

posted in: Projects, Living, Go Organic

Pickled Ginger is Sweet and Spicy Condiment

Jodi Torpey, contributor | January 28th, 2010

Pickled ginger is familiar to sushi and sashimi fans because it helps cleanse the palate between servings and extinguish the wasabi fire. Pickling is just one way to use this versatile root.

posted in: Grow, Projects, In the Kitchen