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Book Review - Straw Bale Gardens

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | May 21st, 2013

Joel Karsten's book on this breakthrough method of gardening is well written, informative, and beautifully illustrated.

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Grow More Food in Small Spaces

WesternGardener, contributor | May 8th, 2013

Why is it the best ideas for solving gardening problems come from creative gardeners? That’s because gardeners, like Margaret Park, are always searching for ways to overcome obstacles, including how to garden in the smallest of spaces.

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DIY Raised Bed (Removable) Pest Gate

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | April 12th, 20135 comments

This do-it-yourself pest gate is removable and can help keep out unwanted guests.

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Grow the Seed that Keeps on Giving

WesternGardener, contributor | April 8th, 2013

Have you ever participated in a “One Book, One City” reading program in your town? If so, then you’re familiar with the revamped seed-saving membership program at the Hudson Valley Seed Library. Now gardeners across the country will grow and save the same variety each year with the "One Seed, Many Gardens" program.

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Kids and Herbs

cookinwithherbs, contributor | March 30th, 20131 comment

Last week, we traveled to Jonesboro, Arkansas to the Health and Wellness Elementary School to cook with the kids there. Read all about the fun we had smelling and tasting herbs!

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How to Make Root Cuttings

cookinwithherbs, contributor | March 27th, 20133 comments

This is the perfect time of year to take new pliable tip cuttings from your perennial herbs to make root cuttings. This is a great way to share herbs with your gardening friends--encourage pass-along plants!

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Gardening and Geeks Go Together

WesternGardener, contributor | March 23rd, 2013

Garden nerds unite! Christy Wilhelmi’s new book has you in mind as she cheerfully explains the science behind gardening and how to avoid common mistakes. Whether you want to learn how to grow a beautiful and sustainable garden using bio-intensive gardening methods or build a solar food dryer, "Gardening for Geeks" is for you.

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How to Start a Worm Farm

WesternGardener, contributor | March 18th, 201311 comments

These days it seems like almost everyone is talking about keeping chickens in their backyard or raising dwarf goats on their property. If you’re feeling left out, you can start a small farm of your own—a worm farm that is.

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Sow Your Own Annual Herbs

cookinwithherbs, contributor | March 9th, 20133 comments

Now is the time to sow your own annual herbs. Often we need more than a few of some herbs like arugula, coriander, dill, etc. It is very easy to sow your own and you will have herbs ready for harvest or transplant in about 30 days!

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Kiss My Aster Graphic Guide to Gardening

WesternGardener, contributor | March 8th, 2013

If you’re new to gardening, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the books offering expert how-to advice. If you’re looking for something a little different, Amanda Thomsen’s book is meant just for you.

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Seed Starting 202 - Preparing Seedlings For Outdoors

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | March 8th, 2013

This video explains how to harden off your transplants and prepare them for outdoor conditions.

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Seed Starting 101 - Part V

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | March 8th, 20131 comment

This video compares using seed starting mix with or without compost, and how it affects absorption and drainage.

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Spring is Nearly Here

cookinwithherbs, contributor | February 28th, 2013

Here I am blogging from the road--and spring is popping out all over--well at least in the southern part of the country. We gardeners are getting ready for the next growing season with great anticipation.

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Clean, Sharp Tools Work Better

Antonio_Reis, web producer | February 27th, 2013

Get your tools in tip-top shape before the growing season rush begins!

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Snake Oil: The Making of Fish Pepper Hot Sauce

cookinwithherbs, contributor | February 23rd, 2013

Fish peppers make a killer hot sauce and Baltimore's Woodberry Kitchen has perfected it in their own, prescription-strength hot sauce: Snake Oil. Get a behind-the-scene's process right here!

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Start a Community Garden Vegetable Donation Program

WesternGardener, contributor | February 22nd, 2013

Community gardeners can reap more than vegetables from their garden beds if they donate some of their harvest to a neighborhood food pantry. Here are the steps to starting a Plant a Row for the Hungry donation program at your garden.

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All New Square Foot Gardening

WesternGardener, contributor | February 14th, 2013

Mel Bartholomew’s new book updates his square foot gardening techniques for the next generation of vegetable gardeners. His classic, best-selling book helps gardeners think inside the box with tips on vertical gardening, gardening with kids and an expanded section on pest control.

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