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My first attempt at gardening wasn’t cheap. In fact, it was pretty expensive. I was allured by all the bright and shiny gardening gadgets, potions, seeds and such at our local gardening store. I was sure I had to have ...

Growing beautiful and tasty produce is a passion for gardeners all over the world, with most willing to do just about anything to increase their yields. While many gardeners and farmers are still pumping unnatural chemicals and fertilizers into their ...

So many new gardeners overlook the importance of soil, but without a good soil mix, your garden plants will produce less and have to work much harder to get the results you want. Indoor and raised gardens especially need a ...

Many of us living off the grid maximize the resources we have: the sun and wind for power, surface waters or aquifers for water, and wood for fuel. By using what’s available and not depending on the government or big ...

Having the ability to sustain yourself through your own homegrown food is a joy everyone should experience. Like the old saying says, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and ...

It is not too late to plant your herb garden! If you are planting in July, provide extra shade and water to tender young plants. Choose herbs for your gardens conditions. You can change growing conditions, but it is easier ...

Mushrooms offer unique flavor and texture to a variety of dishes. Whether they are enjoyed fresh, steamed, grilled, or sautéed with a little bit of garlic, mushrooms are a kitchen staple that the majority of us can agree on. With ...

Fertile soil is one of the foundations of a healthy and productive garden. It provides structure, minerals, and a balance of living organisms and decaying organic matter to plant roots. In effect, soil is a complex, living system. It can ...

A cooking staple, button mushrooms are actually a lot easier to grow than even the most seasoned of gardeners are aware. Some may feel hesitant about growing their own mushrooms, but the reality is that when you purchase spores from ...

Most of us have already heard about the many benefits of using compost in our gardens. If you are like my husband and me, you’ve probably read your share of articles on the topic, as well as discussed it in ...