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Chives Are a Must-Have in the Kitchen Garden

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | March 13th, 2010

I'm always looking for more ways to seduce the good guys to my garden.

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What is Sustainable Gardening?

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | September 29th, 2009

“Sustainable gardening” is a cool term if I've ever heard one. It sounds edgy in an incredibly responsible sort of way. In suburban farmer (that would be me) speak it’s: “Do no evil.”

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The Definition of Companion Planting

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | April 2nd, 2009

Companion planting by definition is simply any plant that is purposefully planted next to another to enhance growth, beauty or flavor.

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Meet the Magnificent Marigold

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | March 31st, 20092 comments

Nature does the coolest things. How fantastic that this simple-to-grow flower can also be one of the most adaptable, versatile and incredibly useful plants anywhere?

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Bring on the Beneficial Insects

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | March 27th, 2009

Not all insects are created equal. Some bugs, such as aphids and snails, think of your garden plants as dinner - they're the bad guys; the enemy. The other guys are known as the “beneficial insects,” and they are your cavalry.

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