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Are Plastic Seed Trays Recyclable?

Reduce, reuse and recycle. Going green all the way? Taking responsibility for the waste we create is important to our quality of life, our future, and our future generations. Before we purchase...

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Can Rabbits Eat Orchard Grass?

We all know that rabbits are herbivores. We might have seen them portrayed in shows and movies nibbling on nothing but carrots and lettuce. Do not be fooled by this; it is not accurate. Grass hay is...

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Do Grow Bags Go Out Of Date?

The longevity of grow bags has made them a suitable alternative for growing vegetables as an alternative to traditional containers. When the growing season comes to an end, you may wonder if the bags...

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Building a Backyard Greenhouse

I've wanted a greenhouse / seedhouse for a long time and a recent move provided the perfect opportunity for me to build one. I began looking forward to a warm retreat to help ease the late winter...

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Beginning a Vegetable Garden

Growing a successful vegetable garden will require a bit of a paradigm shift in your current landscaping mentality. Normal landscaping mentality focuses on things like drought tolerance, deep roots,...

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Helpful Guide To Inexpensive DIY Automatic Irrigation System For Your Vegetable Garden

With a lawn, one wants to encourage deep, drought tolerant roots and lush green growth. This can be accomplished through deep, infrequent waterings which forces the roots to follow the water down and...

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With over 30 years of gardening experience, Karsen and his wife have transformed their 1/2 acre yard into a productive urban farm. Their small orchard boasts over 40 fruit trees, cultivated using innovative training and pruning methods to grow a variety of fruits in a limited space. Their small homestead includes a small greenhouse where they overwinter their potted flowers and citrus trees, and get a jumpstart on their flower and vegetable gardens each spring. Their yard is home to several cultivars of raspberries, grape vines, and raised beds filled with beautiful flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Through their blog, they share their expertise in small-space gardening, offering tips and techniques for anyone looking to create a productive and beautiful urban farm in their own backyard.

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